Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of this Creamy Mushroom Soup. Made with a medley of mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a touch of cream, it’s a satisfying bowl of comfort perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the soup:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound white button mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
- ½ cup heavy cream or creme fraîche, optional, plus more for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and pepper. Cook until slightly softened. Add half the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. Add the rest and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the flavors: Stir in garlic, broth, tamari, and thyme. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup: Let the soup cool slightly. Blend two-thirds until smooth. Mix back into the pot with the chunky soup.
- Finish the soup: Optionally, add cream and heat for 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with olive oil, cream, parsley, and thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Blender
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
