Description
Rich homemade mushroom soup is a heartwarming dish that envelops you in its creamy, earthy flavors. This delightful recipe combines fresh mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and savory vegetable broth to create a comforting bowl of goodness. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with friends, this soup is easy to prepare and sure to impress with its velvety texture and rich taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice them thinly. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender and golden brown.
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes.
- For a smooth texture, blend half or all of the soup using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream (or coconut milk) and season with salt, pepper, and thyme before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg