Creamy Mushroom Soup

Creamy Mushroom Soup

This soul-soothing soup starts with deeply sautéed mushrooms and onions, seasoned with thyme and garlic, and finished with broth and cream for richness. You can blend it smooth or leave it rustic and chunky—it’s flexible, forgiving, and absolutely delicious.

Equipment

Ingredients

  •  2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb mushrooms such as cremini, button, or portobello, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour optional, for thickening
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: a splash of white wine or sherry for extra depth of flavor
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Creamy Mushroom Soup

This soul-soothing soup starts with deeply sautéed mushrooms and onions, seasoned with thyme and garlic, and finished with broth and cream for richness. You can blend it smooth or leave it rustic and chunky—it’s flexible, forgiving, and absolutely delicious.

Equipment

Ingredients

  •  2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb mushrooms such as cremini, button, or portobello, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour optional, for thickening
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: a splash of white wine or sherry for extra depth of flavor
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