Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Mushroom Soup. Made with baby bella mushrooms, garlic, and a touch of cream, this soup is perfect for chilly nights or as an elegant starter for a dinner party.
Ingredients
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Mushroom Soup:
- 1 lb. baby bella mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt & pepper
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/8 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Mushrooms: Wash and slice the mushrooms, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté Mushrooms: In a soup pot, sauté mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and pepper until dark brown. Add garlic and sauté.
- Add Butter and Flour: Add butter and flour to the pot, cook until golden brown.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in broth, soy sauce, and thyme. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish with Cream: Stir in cream, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- You can customize the thickness of the soup by adjusting the amount of flour or cream added.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
