Do you love creamy and flavorful soups? This homemade mushroom soup recipe is the perfect comfort food for any time of the year. Using simple and fresh ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this delicious soup in no time. Not to mention, it’s packed with nutrients and has a velvety smooth texture that will leave you wanting more. Whether you’re a mushroom lover or a soup enthusiast, this recipe is worth trying.
Ingredients
– 1 pound of fresh button mushrooms
– 2 tablespoons of butter
– 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
– 1 cup of heavy cream
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
1. Start by cleaning and slicing the mushrooms into thin slices. Set aside.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Add in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their juices and start to brown.
4. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes.
6. Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree the soup until it reaches a smooth consistency.
7. Return the soup to the pot over low heat and stir in the heavy cream.
8. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.
FAQ
– Can I use other types of mushrooms? Yes, you can use any type of mushrooms you prefer or have on hand. Just keep in mind that different types of mushrooms may alter the flavor and consistency of the soup.
– Can I make this soup vegetarian or vegan? Absolutely! Simply replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth and use a plant-based heavy cream alternative.
– Can I freeze this soup? Yes, this soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just make sure to let it cool completely before freezing, and thaw and reheat it gently over low heat.
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Homemade Mushroom Soup
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Immersion Blender or Traditional Blender
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh button mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium-sized onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cleaning and slicing the mushrooms into thin slices. Set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their juices and start to brown.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree the soup until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- Return the soup to the pot over low heat and stir in the heavy cream.
- Let the soup simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.