Description
A cozy and nutritious mushroom soup perfect for cold days, packed with flavor and easy to customize.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms (cremini or white button), sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and transparent.
- Toss in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until they soften.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired texture.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for a few more minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, you can include fresh herbs or a splash of white wine. Adjust the creaminess by using coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: mushroom soup, comfort food, vegetarian soup