Description
Mushroom soup is a warm embrace in a bowl, offering rich, earthy flavors and creamy goodness that’s perfect for chilly days. This easy-to-make recipe features sautéed mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a velvety texture that will delight your taste buds. Whether enjoyed as a comforting main dish or an elegant starter, this mushroom soup is sure to create lasting memories around the table with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Clean and slice the mushrooms. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onion; cook until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms; sauté for 8–10 minutes until they release moisture and brown.
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a simmer for 15–20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Blend mixture until smooth using an immersion blender (or in batches). Adjust consistency to your liking.
- Stir in cream and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Heat gently without boiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For varied flavors, experiment with different mushrooms like shiitake or portobello. - Add a splash of white wine during sautéing for extra depth.