Description
Mushroom soup is a warm, creamy delight that transforms earthy mushrooms and fragrant herbs into a comforting bowl of goodness. Perfect for chilly evenings or elegant dinner parties, this easy-to-make soup is sure to impress your family and friends. With just a few essential ingredients and simple steps, you can create an unforgettable dish that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cleaning and slicing the mushrooms, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, sauté the onions until translucent, then add garlic for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms with a pinch of salt; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or leave some chunks for texture).
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme; heat gently without boiling for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg