Delicious Mushroom Soup Recipe
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Description
This mushroom soup recipe is a creamy, hearty and comforting soup that is perfect for any season. It is made with fresh mushrooms, onions, garlic, thyme, and other flavorful ingredients. You will love how easy and delicious this soup is and how it will warm you up on a cold day!Prep Time
Preparation time for this mushroom soup recipe is 15 minutes.Cook Time
Cooking time for this mushroom soup recipe is 30 minutes.Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Equipment
- Soup pot
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Immersion blender (optional)
Method
- In a large soup pot, heat up the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add the mushrooms and thyme and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend the soup in batches using a regular blender.
- Return the soup to the pot and reheat over low heat.
- Add the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This mushroom soup recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender but be careful when blending hot liquids.
- You can use any type of mushroom in this recipe, such as button mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, or shiitake mushrooms.
Nutrition Info
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Total fat: 10g
- Saturated fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 350mg
- Total carbohydrate: 9g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Total sugars: 4g
- Protein: 6g
Recipes FAQ
- Can I use canned mushrooms instead of fresh mushrooms?
- Yes, you can use canned mushrooms but the soup will not be as flavorful as using fresh mushrooms.
- Can I use half and half instead of heavy cream?
- Yes, you can use half and half but the soup will not be as creamy.
- Can I freeze this mushroom soup?
- Yes, you can freeze this soup for up to 3 months. Let it cool completely before freezing and thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Recipe Tips
- For a vegan version of this soup, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- For a more rustic soup, leave some of the mushrooms unblended.
- For a more intense mushroom flavor, use dried mushrooms and rehydrate them before using.
- For a healthier soup, use low-fat milk instead of heavy cream and reduce the amount of butter in half.
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