Description
This Ultimate Velvety Mushroom Soup is a wonderful, creamy, and rich soup made with earthy mushrooms and aromatic herbs. It’s a comforting dish perfect for any occasion, delivering incredible flavors and a velvety texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms (such as cremini or button), sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot, stirring occasionally. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, and add the thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup to a regular blender in batches.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- For the best flavor, choose fresh mushrooms.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, reduce the amount of broth. For a thinner soup, add a little more cream or broth.
- Experiment with herbs like rosemary or sage for a different flavor profile.
- Consider adding cooked chicken or beans for a heartier meal.
- Serve with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A