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Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe Easy Homemade Creamy Comforting Soup

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A creamy, comforting cream of mushroom soup that combines sautéed mushrooms with a velvety base, perfect for cozy dinners and easy to make in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces (450g) cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 tablespoons (about 60g) unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (can substitute gluten-free flour)
  • 4 cups (950ml) chicken or vegetable broth, homemade or low-sodium store-bought
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream (substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) white wine, optional (dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional for sautéing mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: wash and slice mushrooms, finely chop onion, mince garlic, and chop thyme leaves.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Cook onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add mushrooms and a pinch of salt, cook until mushrooms release juices and brown, about 7-8 minutes. Add garlic and thyme in the last minute, stirring gently.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out raw flour taste.
  5. Optional: Pour in white wine, scrape bottom of pot, and simmer until wine reduces by half, about 2 minutes.
  6. Slowly whisk in broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Using an immersion blender, puree about half the soup in the pot for creaminess while leaving some chunks. If using a regular blender, blend half the soup and return to pot carefully.
  8. Stir in heavy cream and warm through without boiling. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme or a drizzle of cream if desired.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add more broth or cream to reach desired consistency. Do not boil soup after adding cream to prevent curdling. Browning mushrooms properly is key for deep flavor. Blend only half the soup for best texture. Use fresh thyme for brightness. For vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan margarine, broth with vegetable broth, and cream with coconut or cashew cream.

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