Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of this Decadent and Creamy Mushroom Soup. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you crave a comforting bowl of soup.
Ingredients
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For the Mushroom Soup:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 pound cremini or baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional, for depth)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot, cook onions until softened, then add garlic.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper, cook until golden brown.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, stir to coat, cook to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Simmer Soup: Gradually pour in broth, simmer for 10 minutes, then add cream, sour cream, and soy sauce.
- Finish and Garnish: Simmer until warmed through, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend part or all of the soup with an immersion blender.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
