Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup. Creamy, savory, and perfect for a cozy meal, this homemade soup is a classic favorite that’s simple to make.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
Seasonings and Others:
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Add onion, cook until soft. Stir in garlic.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Thicken: Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, pour in broth. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish: Stir in cream, soy sauce. Simmer, adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend part or all of the soup with an immersion blender.
- This soup can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
