Description
Hearty Creamy Mushroom Soup delivers rich woodland flavors that dance across palates with elegant simplicity. Silky smooth textures and earthy mushroom notes invite warmth and comfort into kitchens, promising a soul-satisfying culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) mushrooms (cremini or white, or a combination)
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) vegetable stock
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter or olive oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic base by melting butter in a large saucepan over medium heat (around 350°F). Gently sauté minced garlic and diced onions for 3-4 minutes until they become soft and translucent, releasing a fragrant aroma.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the pan, spreading them evenly. Allow them to cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring intermittently, enabling them to release moisture and develop a rich, golden-brown caramelization.
- Pour vegetable stock into the saucepan, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil. Immediately reduce heat and let the liquid simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Incorporate heavy cream, stirring gently to create a smooth, velvety texture. Continue simmering for an additional 3-4 minutes until the soup reaches a slightly thickened consistency.
- Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting the seasoning to enhance the depth of flavors.
- Transfer the creamy mushroom soup into warmed serving bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs or a drizzle of truffle oil if desired, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Enhance the soup’s depth by using a mix of mushroom varieties like shiitake, cremini, and porcini for complex, layered flavors.
- Choose low-fat alternatives like half-and-half or coconut cream to make the recipe lighter and more diet-friendly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like thyme or parsley to add brightness and elevate the soup’s visual appeal and taste profile.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the vegetable stock is certified gluten-free and avoid adding any wheat-based thickeners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 163 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg