Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this Decadent and Creamy Mushroom Soup. This comforting soup is a perfect blend of earthy mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and luscious cream that will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound cremini or baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until mushrooms release moisture and brown.
- Add Flour and Broth: Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, stir, then pour in broth gradually. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cream, milk, and soy sauce. Simmer gently, adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the soup before adding cream.
- Experiment with different mushroom varieties for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
