How to Make Rich Cream of Mushroom Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly comforting about a steaming bowl of creamy mushroom soup on a cold winter's day. This rich and indulgent soup is the perfect way to warm up and satisfy your craving for something hearty and delicious. Made with fresh mushrooms, fragrant herbs, and rich cream, this recipe takes traditional mushroom soup to the next level.

Perfect for serving as a starter for a special meal or as a standalone dish, this cream of mushroom soup is sure to become a family favorite. ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh lemon thyme leaves
  • salt and ground white pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1 sprig fresh lemon thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Thinly slice mushroom caps; discard stalks.
  • Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add green onions, garlic, and 1 teaspoon lemon thyme leaves; cook and stir for 1 minute, or until garlic is golden. Add mushrooms, salt, and white pepper; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until mushrooms begin to soften. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat and add broth, stirring continuously. Return to the heat and stir until boiling. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Whisk in cream and stir while gently heating; do not let boil. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives and remaining lemon thyme.
  • Nutrition

    297 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 574mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 496mg