Creamy Mushroom Soup
A heartwarming bowl of creamy mushroom soup, perfect for cozy days and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or button)
- 1 medium Onion (yellow or shallots)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Mushrooms: Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the Mushrooms: Toss in mushrooms, cook for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Season it Well: Add thyme, salt, and pepper; allow flavors to mingle for a minute.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend it Up: Use an immersion blender or transfer soup to a blender to blend until creamy.
- Return to Heat and Add Cream: Stir in heavy cream over low heat, avoid boiling.
- Plating Time!: Ladle into bowls and top with fresh thyme or truffle oil.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for the perfect dipping experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: creamy, mushroom, soup, comfort food, easy recipe, vegetarian soup