Description
Indulge in a bowl of homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup, the perfect blend of rich flavors and creamy texture. This delightful dish features the earthy goodness of fresh cremini mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and fragrant thyme, all simmered to perfection in a luscious heavy cream base. Whether you’re seeking a comforting meal on a chilly evening or an elegant starter for dinner guests, this easy-to-make soup is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ lbs cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Sauté onions and mushrooms until soft and browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in flour; cook for about 2 minutes. Gradually add broth while stirring until smooth.
- Mix in thyme, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg