Mushroom lovers rejoice! Craving something creamy and a warm soup for the soul? This creamy mushroom soup will satisfy that craving and make you come back for seconds. It is rich, earthy, and buttery—you can’t go wrong with this recipe. Mushroom haters—stay away—this is not the recipe for you. This recipe calls for a whole pack of mushrooms!
Mushroom Health Benefits
Mushrooms are a type of fungus, packed with beneficial health benefits. Here are just a few:
- Great sources of selenium, copper, thiamin, magnesium, phosphorous
- Promote Lower cholesterol: In particular shitake mushrooms because they contain a compound that inhibits cholesterol.
- Anti-inflammatory: Mushrooms contain multiple anti-inflammatory compounds, such as fatty acids, phenolic, and indolic compounds.
- Cancer-Fighting Properties: Some mushroom types contain compounds like polysaccharides and antioxidants, which have shown promise in combating cancer cells and reducing the risk of specific types of cancer.
Mushroom Soup Ingredients
- 1 pack of mushrooms (approximately 400g or more) – Can be any type of mushroom-like portabello, crimini, etc.
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole onion, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Paprika, to taste
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- Thyme, to taste
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Creamy Mushroom Soup Instructions
In a pot, melt butter over medium heat.
Add minced garlic, chopped onions, sauté until softened.
Add mushrooms and continue cooking until they release their juices.
Season with salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, and thyme (or your preferred herbs) for an added flavor.
Sprinkle flour evenly over the mixture and stir well.
Pour in vegetable broth and water, allowing the mixture to heat up.
Add the heavy cream, stirring continuously for a rich and creamy consistency.
Allow the soup to simmer for a few more minutes until it reaches your desired thickness.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot and enjoy the creamy mushroom soup!
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pack of mushrooms approximately 400g or more – Can be any type of mushroom-like portabello, crimini, etc.
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 whole onion finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- Paprika to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- Thyme to taste
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, chopped onions, sauté until softened.
- Add mushrooms and continue cooking until they release their juices.
- Season with salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, and thyme (or your preferred herbs) for an added flavor.
- Sprinkle flour evenly over the mixture and stir well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and water, allowing the mixture to heat up.
- Add the heavy cream, stirring continuously for a rich and creamy consistency.
- Allow the soup to simmer for a few more minutes until it reaches your desired thickness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot and enjoy the creamy mushroom soup!
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