Cream of Mushroom Soup
A rich, velvety, and deeply savory soup that highlights the earthy flavor of fresh mushrooms in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- •1.5 lbs (700g) cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- •3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- •4 cups (1 liter) vegetable broth
- •1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- •1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- •1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- •Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and turn golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the diced onion and cook until translucent, then add the garlic and thyme, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
- 5
Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while whisking or stirring to prevent lumps from forming.
- 6
Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 7
Use an immersion blender to pulse the soup a few times if you prefer a chunkier texture, or blend until smooth if you prefer a silky consistency.
- 8
Stir in the heavy cream and heat through for 2-3 minutes, but do not let it come to a rolling boil.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
💡 Chef tips
- For a deeper flavor, use a mix of mushrooms like shiitake or porcini alongside the cremini.
- If you want to make this ahead, store the soup without the cream and add it only when reheating to prevent curdling.
- To make this recipe pareve, substitute the butter with olive oil and the heavy cream with full-fat canned coconut milk or a plant-based cooking cream.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished soup should be thick, creamy, and aromatic, with a deep earthy mushroom flavor and a smooth, luxurious mouthfeel.