Description
This luxurious, earthy mushroom soup features perfectly browned cremini mushrooms and a velvet-smooth base. By caramelizing the mushrooms in small batches, this recipe unlocks an intense umami flavor. Enhanced with aromatic garlic and fresh thyme, this wholesome soup delivers a restaurant-quality, comforting experience that is simple enough for any weeknight dinner. It is a modern continental classic that relies on high-quality pantry staples to create a sophisticated and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 lb Cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 tbsp Unsalted butter
1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
3 Garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp All-purpose flour
4 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup Heavy cream
1 tbsp Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Add sliced mushrooms in a single layer and sear until deep golden-brown; remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and add diced onions to the pot, sautéing until translucent.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute to remove the raw taste.
Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
Return the mushrooms to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
Stir in the heavy cream and fresh thyme, then serve warm.
Notes
Ensure mushrooms are not overcrowded during searing to allow them to brown rather than steam. You may use white button mushrooms as a substitute. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Modern Continental
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg