Description
Indulge in a bowl of rich and creamy mushroom soup that combines the earthy flavors of fresh mushrooms with the comforting warmth of garlic and herbs. This delightful dish is perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh mushrooms (mixed cremini and shiitake)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic for an additional minute.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth or leave some chunks for texture.
- Lower heat, gradually mix in heavy cream, warming through without boiling (about 5 minutes).
- Taste and season with salt and pepper; add thyme sprigs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg