Creamy Mushroom Soup
A rich and velvety soup that brings comfort and warmth with every spoonful, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake)
- 1 medium Onion (sweet or yellow)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or half-and-half/coconut cream)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (or dried thyme)
- Vegetable broth (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Butter (for sautéing)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse and slice mushrooms, and dice the onion.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter, then add onions and cook until translucent.
- Cook the mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms and salt, cooking until browned.
- Add thyme and broth: Stir in thyme and pour in vegetable broth.
- Simmer and blend: Bring to a simmer for 15 minutes then blend to your desired texture.
- Stir in cream: Return soup to heat and add heavy cream.
- Garnish and serve: Serve with fresh herbs and a side of bread or crackers.
Notes
For variations, consider adding spinach, red pepper flakes, or cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mushroom soup, creamy soup, comfort food, vegetarian soup