Creamy Mushroom Soup
User Reviews
4.8
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Description
This Creamy Mushroom Soup begins by sautéing sliced baby bella mushrooms in olive oil until their moisture evaporates and they take on a dark brown color. Minced garlic enhances the aroma when added near the end of the sauté. A mixture of butter and flour is cooked until golden to form a roux that thickens the soup. Vegetable broth, soy sauce, and dried thyme are added then simmered, letting the flour blend smoothly into the broth. To finish, heavy cream is stirred in for richness and a balanced flavor.
The soup yields a thick and creamy consistency with a deeply savory and slightly herbaceous profile, coming primarily from the mushroom browning and soy sauce. It pairs beautifully with crunchy bread that can be dipped or sopped in the creamy liquid.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. baby bella mushroom $4.59
- 3 cloves garlic $0.24, minced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
- 1 pinch salt $0.05
- 1 pinch black pepper $0.05
- 4 Tbsp butter $0.47
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour $0.04
- 3 cups vegetable broth $0.51
- 1 tsp soy sauce $0.02
- 1/8 tsp thyme $0.02, dried
- 1/2 cup heavy cream $0.75
Instructions
- Wash the mushrooms to remove any dirt or debris. Slice the mushrooms and mince the garlic.
- Add the olive oil, mushrooms, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a soup pot. Sauté the mushrooms over medium heat until they have released all of their moisture, all the liquid has evaporated from the bottom of the pot, and the mushrooms become very dark brown. Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for one minute more.
- Add the butter and flour to the pot. Stir and cook for about two minutes more, or until the butter coats the bottom of the pot and turns deep golden brown.
- Once the flour mixture is a bit browned, add the vegetable broth, soy sauce, and thyme. Stir to dissolve all of the flour from the bottom of the pot. Allow the liquid to come up to a simmer, at which point the flour will slightly thicken the broth.
- Finally, stir the cream into the soup. Give the soup a taste and adjust the salt or pepper to your liking. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4(1 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Sodium | 904mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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