Description
This Creamy Mushroom Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for cozy nights in. With a rich blend of mushrooms, cream, and herbs, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb mushrooms such as cremini, button, or portobello, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter version
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour optional, for thickening
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: a splash of white wine or sherry for extra depth of flavor
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic: In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add mushrooms and thyme: Stir in mushrooms and thyme, cook until mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in broth: Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Allow flavors to meld.
- Thicken soup: If desired, whisk in flour to thicken the soup slightly.
- Finish with cream: Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with parsley. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- You can customize the mushroom selection based on your preference.
- For a lighter version, opt for half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Comfort food, Mushroom soup, Cozy dinner, Creamy soup, Vegetarian recipe