Teresa's Recipes
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Indulge in the earthy goodness of this Creamy Mushroom Soup, a rich and velvety culinary treat made from a melody of fresh mushrooms, a hint of fragrant thyme, and a swirl of decadent cream. This soup is a heartwarming dish that traces its roots back to French cuisine, where it is considered a classic.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 pound, cleaned and sliced Mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon, dried or 1 tablespoon, fresh Thyme
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 cup Heavy cream
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 18g
- Protein: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 4g
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion turns translucent. This should take approximately 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot, stirring occasionally until they have released their juices and become tender. This cooking process should take about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the cooked mushrooms, stirring until the flour is well incorporated.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes.
- Take the soup off the heat and let it cool slightly before transferring it to a blender.
- Blend the soup until it is smooth and creamy, and then pour it back into the pot.
- Stir the heavy cream into the soup. Reheat the soup over low heat, ensuring it does not boil.
- Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve the soup hot, garnished with a sprig of fresh thyme if desired.
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- You can use any variety of fresh mushrooms, such as cremini, portobello, or shiitake, to give the soup different flavors.
- For a vegan version, substitute the heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream.