Description
Mushroom soup is a soul-soothing dish that warms you from the inside out. With its rich, earthy flavors and creamy texture, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for chilly days or cozy gatherings. Packed with fresh mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and a hint of thyme, each spoonful promises comfort and satisfaction. Whether served as a starter or paired with crusty bread for lunch or dinner, this mushroom soup will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean mushrooms under running water and slice evenly.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add sliced mushrooms; cook until they release moisture and turn golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional broth if desired.
- Stir in heavy cream and warm through without boiling. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg