Description
This creamy mushroom soup recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish made with sautéed mushrooms, aromatic onions, garlic, and a rich blend of cream and broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it’s easy to prepare on the stovetop and suits vegetarian diets while delivering a smooth, velvety texture.
Ingredients
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Mushroom Soup Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and unsalted butter over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
- Sauté onion: Add diced yellow onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms, stirring occasionally, and cook for 8–10 minutes until they release moisture and begin to brown.
- Add flour: Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the mushrooms and stir thoroughly to coat evenly, which helps thicken the soup.
- Pour in broth: Slowly pour in the vegetable or chicken broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Season soup: Add dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot and stir well.
- Simmer and thicken: Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing it to thicken and the flavors to meld.
- Add cream: Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow it to warm through for 2–3 minutes without boiling.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish and serve: Serve hot garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding cream.
- Substitute coconut milk or dairy-free cream for a vegan-friendly variation.
- This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich for a hearty meal.
