Description
A creamy and comforting mushroom soup perfect for cozy meals, featuring earthy mushrooms, aromatic thyme, and a touch of cream or coconut milk. It’s ideal for warming up on a chilly day or as a delicious starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb (450g) mushrooms (such as cremini, button, or a mix), sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons flour (for thickening)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley, thyme, or croutons
Instructions
- Sauté the Onions and Garlic: Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and become golden brown.
- Deglaze with Wine (Optional): If using white wine, pour it in now and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. This will cook off the alcohol and help scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pot for added flavor.
- Add Broth and Thyme: Stir in the fresh thyme and pour in the vegetable or chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Thicken the Soup: In a small bowl, mix flour with a bit of the broth or water to make a smooth paste. Stir this paste into the soup and let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes, until the soup has thickened slightly.
- Blend (Optional): For a smoother texture, blend some or all of the soup using an immersion blender. Alternatively, carefully transfer part of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return to the pot.
- Stir in Cream: Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, thyme, or croutons if desired.
Notes
- For a Vegan Option: Use coconut oil instead of butter and substitute the heavy cream with coconut milk.
- For Extra Flavor: Add a splash of white wine or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg