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Cream Of Mushroom Soup beautifully styled with minimal setup and rich creamy texture
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Cream Of Mushroom Soup Recipe for Rich and Easy Comfort Food

This creamy mushroom soup recipe is rich, comforting, and easy to make, perfect for a cozy meal. Made with fresh mushrooms, herbs, and cream, it delivers intense flavor and a velvety texture in every bowl.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1½ pounds mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake or baby bella, sliced)
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted and hot.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their juices and become tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Pour in the dry white wine and cook until mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well to combine; cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  7. Dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in the vegetable broth, then slowly add the broth to the pot, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  8. Add salt, pepper, and thyme, then bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
  9. Cook the soup for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to thicken and develop the flavors.
  10. Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches in a regular blender.
  11. Return the pureed soup to low heat, stir in the heavy cream, and warm through without boiling.
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  13. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable bouillon instead of chicken bouillon. This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stove, stirring occasionally.