Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of creamy mushroom soup that warms your soul with every spoonful. This delightful dish combines earthy mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a touch of cream for a comforting experience that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a chilly evening or a gathering with friends, this easy-to-make recipe will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Clean and slice mushrooms evenly. Chop the onion and mince the garlic finely.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter until foamy. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Gradually add vegetable broth while scraping the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in cream, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Simmer gently until warmed through.
- For extra creaminess, blend half the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender; return blended portion to pot and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg