Description
Comforting mushroom soup delivers a rich, earthy embrace of woodland flavors from forest-fresh ingredients. Silky smooth textures and deep umami notes invite hearty spoonfuls that warm souls and satisfy hunger with classic culinary elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 750 grams (26.5 ounces) brown mushrooms, sliced
- 2 onions, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 teaspoons chopped thyme, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 bouillon cubes
Cooking Fats and Liquid:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 6 tablespoons plain flour
- Chopped parsley, to finish
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a large pot over medium heat, sautéing onions until translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 45-60 seconds.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms and half the thyme, sautéing until mushrooms release their moisture and turn golden brown, around 5-6 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with wine, allowing liquid to reduce and concentrate flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth base and eliminate raw flour taste, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, season with salt, pepper, and bouillon, then simmer uncovered at low heat for 12-15 minutes to develop depth of flavor.
- Gently stir in heavy cream, warming the soup without boiling to maintain a silky texture, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle into serving bowls, garnish with remaining fresh thyme and optional chopped parsley, serving immediately while hot.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm mushrooms with no bruises or dark spots for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a mix of mushroom varieties like shiitake, cremini, and porcini to create a more complex, rich taste profile.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk to reduce calories and accommodate dairy-free diets.
- Toast the flour briefly to eliminate raw flour taste and enhance the soup’s nutty undertones before adding liquid ingredients.
- Prep Time: 9 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg