Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this decadent mushroom soup, a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for cooler evenings.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, button), sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large soup pot, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle in flour, stir well, and cook briefly.
- Pour Broth: Gradually add broth, stirring to avoid lumps. Simmer.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cream, milk, and soy sauce. Simmer until thickened. Adjust seasoning
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend part or all of the soup before adding cream.
- You can also add a splash of white wine while sautéing the mushrooms for added depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
