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Cream of Mushroom Soup

A quick and easy recipe for a flavorful cream of mushroom soup that's budget-friendly and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup
  • 2 tablespoons butter For sautéing
  • 1 medium onion, chopped About 1 cup of chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced Fresh shiitake mushrooms
  • 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced Fresh crimini mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sherry Optional for flavor
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme You can use dried thyme as well
  • 1 cup heavy cream Substitute with coconut milk for a vegan version
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic, then sauté until they are translucent.
  3. Add sliced shiitake and crimini mushrooms, cooking them until they are softened.
  4. Pour in the sherry and let it cook until it evaporates.
  5. Add the chicken or vegetable broth and fresh thyme, bringing the mixture to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Blend the soup to your desired consistency.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Use a mix of fresh mushrooms for more complex flavors. Adjust thickness of soup by varying cream amount or blending time. For gluten-free, ensure sherry and broth are certified gluten-free.