Creamy Mushroom Soup
A delicious and comforting Creamy Mushroom Soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g mushrooms (mix of white button and shiitake)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 50g butter
- 1 litre vegetable or chicken stock
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A splash of lemon juice
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Garlic: Toss in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Mushroom Magic: Add the chopped mushrooms to the pot. Sauté until they release their moisture and start to caramelise, about 10 minutes.
- Herb Infusion: Stir in the thyme at this stage, allowing those lovely herby notes to infuse your mushroom mix.
- Pour in the Stock: Add the vegetable or chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer and Blend: Let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes. Then, use an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender and puree until smooth.
- Creamy Finish: Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the cream (or coconut milk). Heat gently until warmed through.
- Serve It Up: Ladle the creamy mushroom soup into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme or chopped chives.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs or a splash of truffle oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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