Description
Creamy Mushroom Soup is a rich, velvety dish that highlights the earthy flavors of mushrooms. This easy recipe, ready in under an hour, is perfect for a comforting meal or an elegant starter. Customize it to your dietary needs for a satisfying, homemade soup experience.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of heavy crea
Instructions
- auté Vegetables: Heat oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook diced onion until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms, cooking until tender and releasing juices, about 8–10 minutes.
- Simmer: Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender or blend in batches until smooth.
- Add Cream: Stir in heavy cream and heat gently without boiling.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with herbs or alongside crusty bread.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream.
- To retain a chunky texture, blend only half the soup.
- Add fresh thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- Freezing tip: Omit cream before freezing and add it after reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
