Description
Cream of mushroom soup is a nostalgic dish that warms the soul with its rich, creamy texture and earthy flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a starter at dinner parties, this easy-to-make soup is sure to impress family and friends. With fresh mushrooms, fragrant herbs, and silky cream, each spoonful is a delightful experience that evokes comfort and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook until mushrooms soften (approximately 8 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for another 5 minutes without boiling.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or counter blender (reserve some mushroom pieces for texture if desired).
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme or croutons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg