Description
Cream of Mushroom Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion. This rich and creamy dish features the earthy flavor of cremini mushrooms, enhanced by fresh thyme and finished with a splash of heavy cream. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an excellent choice for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. The depth of flavor from sautéed onions, garlic, and mushrooms elevates this soup beyond canned varieties, making it a delightful addition to your meal rotation. Customize it with your favorite herbs or proteins for a personalized touch. Warm up with a bowl of this luscious soup and enjoy the cozy embrace it brings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ lbs cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, melt butter and heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and mushrooms; sauté until soft and browned, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir for 2 minutes before gradually adding chicken broth until smooth.
- Season with thyme, marjoram, salt, and pepper; simmer until thickened.
- Lower heat to minimum and stir in heavy whipping cream until combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg