Ingredients
- 500 g mushrooms sliced
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 750 ml vegetable or chicken broth
- 250 ml heavy cream
- 30 ml olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh thyme or parsley (optional) for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Mushrooms:
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth to remove any dirt.
- Slice the mushrooms thinly.
Sauté the Mushrooms:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté them until they release their moisture and become browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove a small portion of the sautéed mushrooms to use as a garnish later, if desired.
Cook the Aromatics:
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Add Flour and Create Roux:
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring continuously.
- Cook for about 2 minutes to form a roux, which will help thicken the soup.
Pour in Broth:
- Gradually pour in the vegetable or chicken broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Simmer the Soup:
- Add the sautéed mushrooms back into the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Blend the Soup:
- Using an immersion blender or a regular blender (in batches), blend the soup until it's smooth and creamy.
Add Cream:
- Return the blended soup to the pot (if you used a regular blender), and stir in the heavy cream.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season and Garnish:
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with the reserved sautéed mushrooms and fresh thyme or parsley, if desired.
Serve:
- Ladle the creamy mushroom soup into bowls.
- Serve hot, optionally with some crusty bread on the side.Enjoy your creamy mushroom soup! It's a delightful and comforting dish, especially on a chilly day.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy mushroom soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
421
% Daily Value*
Fat
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
21
g
131
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
94
mg
31
%
Sodium
838
mg
36
%
Potassium
512
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
1588
IU
32
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
58
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.