Creamy Mushroom Soup
A comforting bowl of creamy mushroom soup, filled with earthy flavors and nostalgic warmth.
- 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
Scale
- 500g Mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake)
- 1 medium Onion (yellow or sweet)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Thyme (fresh or dried)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cleaning and chopping mushrooms, slicing onion, and mincing garlic.
- Sauté the onions in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until translucent, then add garlic for another minute.
- Add the chopped mushrooms to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes until they release their moisture.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a stand blender.
- Add the heavy cream, stirring gently, and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, then ladle into bowls and garnish if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute cream with broth or coconut cream. Adding truffle oil before serving elevates the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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