Creamy Mushroom Soup
A heartwarming Creamy Mushroom Soup that’s rich, flavorful, and easy to make—a perfect companion for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or button)
- 1 medium Onion, chopped finely
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté your aromatics: Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot, add onions and salt, and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and mushrooms: Stir in the mushrooms and minced garlic, cooking until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Incorporate the thyme: Add chopped thyme and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the broth: Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer, allowing to bubble for about 15 minutes.
- Blend it up: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired consistency.
- Finish with cream: Return the soup to low heat, stir in the heavy cream, and heat through.
- Serve it up: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme and a drizzle of cream.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve with crusty bread or a light salad. Experiment with variations like adding Parmesan or truffle oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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