Description
Hearty creamy mushroom soup showcases earthy flavors from forest-fresh ingredients. Forest porcini and shiitake mushrooms blend with rich cream for a comforting European-style culinary experience you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth or vegetable stock (low sodium)
- 0.75 cup (177 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) butter
- 0.25 cup (30 g) flour
- 2 tsps fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp dried marjoram
- 0.5 tsp seasoned salt
- 0.5 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Base: Melt butter and olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, then add onions and mushrooms, cooking until golden and releasing moisture, approximately 8-9 minutes.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Introduce minced garlic and stir for 45-60 seconds, then sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture, coating evenly and cooking to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Liquid Integration: Gradually pour broth into the pot, whisking consistently to create a smooth consistency, then incorporate thyme, marjoram, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer and Develop: Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat for 9-11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid thickens and develops a rich, velvety texture.
- Creamy Finish: Reduce heat and gently stir in heavy whipping cream, ensuring even distribution and creating a luxurious, silky soup.
- Final Touches: Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot, garnishing with toasted croutons, a dollop of sour cream, or freshly chopped parsley for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Choose the Right Mushrooms: Select fresh cremini or white button mushrooms for the best flavor and texture, ensuring they are firm and free from blemishes.
- Prevent Flour Clumping: Sprinkle flour carefully and stir constantly to avoid lumps, creating a smooth base for the creamy soup.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Maintain medium-low heat while sautéing to develop deep, caramelized flavors without burning the vegetables or garlic.
- Cream Addition Technique: Add heavy cream at the end and heat gently to prevent curdling, maintaining the soup’s silky and luxurious consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg