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Creamy Mushroom Soup

StovetopEasyPrep 10 minCook 35 minServes 4
Creamy Mushroom Soup

Earthy mushrooms, a splash of cream and a silky blend — the from-scratch soup that makes the canned version unthinkable.

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Steps

  1. Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown the mushrooms in batches, 4-5 minutes per batch, until deep golden. Remove to a plate.
  3. Soften the onion and garlic in the same pot, about 4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute, then pour in the broth, scraping the bottom.
  5. Return the mushrooms with the thyme, salt and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes.
  6. Blend until smooth, stir in the cream and warm through without boiling.
  7. Serve scattered with parsley.
Serve with: toasted sourdough and a drizzle of truffle oil.

Brown the mushrooms in batches without crowding the pan — crowded mushrooms steam, and steamed mushrooms never get that deep flavor.

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