Creamy Mushroom Soup
A warm, creamy mushroom soup that envelops you in rich and velvety goodness, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or button)
- 1 yellow onion
- Fresh thyme (or dried thyme)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half, coconut cream)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prep the mushrooms by cleaning and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the onions in a large pot with butter until translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and thyme, cooking until the mushrooms release their juices.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Blend the soup until smooth or to your desired consistency.
- Add the heavy cream and warm without boiling.
- Final seasoning with salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with thyme or olive oil, with crusty bread.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different herbs or spices. This soup can be made vegan by using coconut cream and olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: mushroom soup, creamy soup, comfort food, vegetarian soup