Description
Hearty “Creamy Mushroom Soup” invites warm comfort from kitchen to table. Rich earthy flavors and silky smooth texture promise pure culinary satisfaction that delights hungry palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms (such as cremini or button), sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 large onion, diced
Fat and Aromatics:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over moderate temperature, gently melting butter until it transforms into a silky liquid.
- Introduce finely chopped onions to the melted butter, allowing them to become translucent and release their sweet essence, approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and let it dance in the butter for a brief moment, releasing its aromatic fragrance.
- Cascade sliced mushrooms into the pot, creating a rich landscape of earthy textures.
- Allow mushrooms to release their natural moisture, transforming from raw to tender, developing deep, complex flavors over 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle dried thyme and rosemary, infusing the mixture with herbaceous undertones.
- Dust flour over the mushroom medley, ensuring thorough integration and eliminating any raw flour sensation through gentle cooking.
- Slowly stream broth into the pot, whisking continuously to prevent unwanted lumps from forming.
- Guide the liquid to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, permitting the mixture to simmer and meld flavors for quarter of an hour.
- Transform the soup’s texture using an immersion blender, creating a velvety smoothness throughout the entire preparation.
- If using a traditional blender, carefully transfer soup in controlled batches, ensuring complete puréeing before returning to the cooking vessel.
- Introduce heavy cream, stirring gently to create a luxurious, silken consistency.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, balancing flavors with precision.
- Warm the soup delicately over low temperature, maintaining its creamy integrity without reaching a boiling point.
- Elegantly ladle the soup into serving bowls, presenting a comforting culinary creation.
- Scatter freshly chopped parsley across the surface, adding a vibrant, verdant finish.
- Serve immediately, inviting diners to experience the soup’s warmth and depth.
Notes
- Choose cremini or shiitake mushrooms for deeper, richer flavor profiles that elevate the soup’s complexity.
- Avoid overcrowding the mushrooms during sautéing to ensure proper caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels and allow more precise seasoning throughout cooking.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version that maintains creamy texture and adds subtle sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg