Description
Creamy Mushroom Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms your heart and soul with every spoonful. This rich and velvety soup combines sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, aromatic garlic, and fresh thyme, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish can be enjoyed as a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive starter for your next gathering. Customize the texture to your liking—smooth or chunky! Whether paired with crusty bread or garnished with fresh herbs, this creamy mushroom soup is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, then add minced garlic and thyme; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup to your desired texture using an immersion blender or standard blender.
- Return to low heat, stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 53mg