Description
Cream of Mushroom Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion—whether enjoyed as a cozy starter or a satisfying main course. This creamy, rich soup features the earthy flavors of fresh cremini mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and vibrant herbs, creating a delightful culinary experience. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress guests while being quick enough for a weeknight dinner. Plus, it’s customizable to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ lbs cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- Fresh thyme and marjoram for seasoning
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and mushrooms; sauté until onions soften and mushrooms brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle in flour and cook for 2 minutes before gradually adding broth while stirring until smooth.
- Mix in thyme, marjoram, seasoned salt, and black pepper; simmer until thickened.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with croutons or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg