Description
This Creamy Mushroom Soup recipe is a delightful comfort food featuring sautéed mushrooms in a rich, velvety broth made with butter, olive oil, onion, garlic, and milk. Perfect for chilly days, this homemade soup is easy to prepare and warmly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Mushrooms
- 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
Thickening and Liquids
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot. Cook them, stirring occasionally, until they release their juices and begin to brown, approximately 8 to 10 minutes, enhancing the soup’s earthy flavors.
- Make the Base: Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly. Gradually pour in the chicken or vegetable broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
- Finish the Soup: Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and stir in the milk. Cook for about 5 minutes more until the soup thickens to your preferred consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving to add a fragrant touch.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version of this soup.
- For extra creaminess, substitute whole milk with half-and-half or cream.
- Fresh thyme adds a wonderful aroma, but dried thyme can be used if fresh is unavailable.
- Consider blending a portion of the soup for a smoother texture if desired.
- The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: creamy mushroom soup, mushroom soup recipe, comfort food, easy soup, stovetop mushroom soup
