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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 combines savory mushrooms, fresh herbs, and a touch of white wine for a rich, comforting, and easy-to-make meal perfect for any season.
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 butter is melted. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their juices and soften, about 8-10 minutes. Pour in the dry white wine and cook until it evaporates, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in 4 cups of vegetable broth and slowly add to the pot, whisking continuously to combine. Add fresh thyme, then bring the soup to a gentle boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency, or leave it chunky if preferred. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken bouillon cube with vegetable bouillon. The soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove. Adding a splash of sherry can enhance the flavor.