Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of this Creamy Mushroom Soup. Perfect for a cozy night in, this soup is bursting with earthy mushroom flavors and creamy indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Liquid and Garnish:
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Add Flour and Broth: Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, stir, then pour in broth slowly, stirring constantly.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Finish: Stir in cream and soy sauce, heat through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to puree the soup.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut milk for cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
