Description
Cream of Mushroom Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining earthy mushrooms with a rich, creamy base that warms you from the inside out. This velvety soup is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences, making it a perfect choice for cozy nights or entertaining guests. With its delightful aroma and satisfying texture, this dish will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake), sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and brown (approximately 8 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and stir continuously for about 2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in vegetable broth, ensuring no lumps form. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream. Warm through without boiling; season with salt and pepper as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg