Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of this homemade Creamy Mushroom Soup. A comforting blend of earthy mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and creamy dairy, this soup is perfect for warming up on chilly days.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Liquid Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add mushrooms and thyme, cooking until mushrooms release liquid and brown.
- Add Flour and Broth: Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, stir well, then gradually add broth. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish Soup: Stir in heavy cream, sour cream, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend part of the soup before adding cream.
- Enhance flavor with a splash of sherry or white wine.
- Pair with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
