Description
Creamy Mushroom Soup is the ultimate comfort food, offering a rich and velvety texture that warms the soul. This delightful soup combines earthy mushrooms with aromatic herbs, creating a heartwarming dish perfect for cozy evenings or when you need a pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups fresh mushrooms (cremini and button), chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Add chopped mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and turn golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Sprinkle in thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bringing it to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring to a regular blender.
- Return soup to medium heat, stir in heavy cream, and heat through without boiling. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread or croutons.
- This recipe is easy to customize with your favorite herbs.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Mushroom Soup, Mushroom Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe