Description
A rich and velvety mushroom soup featuring browned forest mushrooms and a touch of heavy cream. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Mixed Mushrooms (Cremini, Shiitake, Button), sliced
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme leaves
- 3 tbsp All-purpose Flour
- 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sear until deep golden brown, about 5-8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir for 2 minutes to cook out the raw taste.
- Gradually whisk in broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits.
- Simmer on low for 15 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes until glossy.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-inspired