🍄 Creamy Mushroom Soup

Earthy mushrooms simmered with garlic and onion in a velvety broth—simple, satisfying, and deeply flavorful.

Ingredients

• Mushrooms: 500g (about 4 cups) mixed mushrooms (cremini, button, shiitake), sliced
• Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped (150g)
• Garlic: 3 cloves, minced (9g)
• Broth: 4 cups (960ml) vegetable or chicken broth
• Butter or olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Flour: 2 tbsp (for thickening)
• Heavy cream: ½ cup (optional for extra richness)
• Fresh thyme: 1 tsp (or ½ tsp dried)
• Salt & pepper: to taste
• Fresh parsley: for garnish

Instructions

1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter or heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
2. Add Mushrooms: Stir in sliced mushrooms and thyme. Cook until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown (8–10 minutes).
3. Thicken: Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir well. Cook 1–2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
4. Add Broth: Slowly pour in broth while stirring. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Blend (optional): For a smoother texture, blend half the soup and return to pot. Skip this step for a chunkier version.
6. Finish: Stir in cream if using. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 5 more minutes.
7. Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: ~45 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Kcal: ~220 per serving (with cream)

✨ Cozy, creamy, and packed with umami—this mushroom soup is a hug in a bowl.