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Creamy Mushroom Soup

This creamy mushroom soup is a comforting and nourishing dish perfect for a cozy meal. It uses simple ingredients and straightforward steps to create a rich and satisfying soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound white button mushrooms stemmed and sliced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms stemmed and sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or creme fraiche optional, plus more for serving
For Garnish
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, or until softened slightly.
  2. Add half the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the remaining mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic, followed by the wine, broth, tamari, and thyme. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Allow the soup to cool slightly. Transfer two-thirds of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Stir the blended soup back into the pot with the remaining chunky soup. If using, add the cream and cook for another 2 minutes, or until the soup is warmed through.
  6. Season to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve topped with a drizzle of olive oil and/or cream, fresh parsley, and thyme.

Notes

This soup can be made ahead and reheated. For a richer flavor, you can use a mix of mushroom varieties.

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