Description
Creamy mushroom soup is a warm and comforting dish that transforms any day into a culinary delight. With its rich flavors of fresh mushrooms, garlic, and herbs combined with a luscious creaminess, this soup is perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests at dinner parties. In just 30 minutes, you can create a velvety bowl of goodness that will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add sliced cremini and shiitake mushrooms; cook until they release moisture (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in the vegetable broth, scraping up any bits stuck to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer in batches.
- Stir in heavy cream gradually to achieve desired creaminess and warm through on low heat for another 5 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs or croutons as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to mix different types of mushrooms or add a splash of sherry for added depth. For lighter versions, substitute heavy cream with milk or cashew cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.