Description
A warm, earthy mushroom soup that’s creamy, comforting, and full of rich flavor, made with simple ingredients for a classic, cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini, button, or mixed)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir well. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in the broth while stirring to prevent lumps.
- Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the milk or cream and continue cooking until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Blend part or all of the soup for a creamier texture.
- Add a splash of white wine when cooking mushrooms for deeper flavor.
- For freezing, omit the dairy and add it after reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
