Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of this Decadent and Creamy Mushroom Soup. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup is a comforting blend of earthy mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a touch of creaminess.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Add onion, cook until soft. Stir in garlic.
- Add Mushrooms: Add mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden.
- Thicken: Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, cook briefly. Stir in broth, simmer.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cream, sour cream, soy sauce. Simmer until heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend part or all of the soup with an immersion blender.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
