Description
Cozy up with this rich and velvety Creamy Mushroom Soup recipe, perfect for warming your soul on chilly days. This comforting classic combines earthy mushrooms with smooth cream to create a luxurious texture and deep flavor, making every spoonful a hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- Fresh mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake) – 12 oz (340 g), sliced
Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Fat for Sautéing
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
Liquid Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1–2 tsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Thickener
- 1–2 tbsp flour or cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking gently until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. This step creates the flavorful foundation of the soup.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Add your sliced mushrooms to the pot, stirring frequently. Cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 8-10 minutes. This deepens the earthy taste that defines the soup.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in vegetable or chicken broth, and add fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Blend for Creaminess: Using an immersion blender or a standard blender in batches, puree the soup until smooth and velvety. For a chunkier texture, reserve some mushroom pieces before blending and stir them back in.
- Stir in Cream and Adjust Seasonings: Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in heavy cream or your chosen dairy substitute. Heat gently but do not boil to preserve the cream’s texture. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.
Notes
- Use a variety of mushrooms to enhance flavor complexity.
- Don’t skip browning the mushrooms to properly caramelize and deepen taste.
- Blend carefully; for extra silkiness, strain the soup or blend longer to remove lumps.
- Season gradually and taste as you go to avoid over-salting.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of vinegar to brighten the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg