Description
Creamy mushroom soup delivers earthy richness straight from European kitchens, blending wild forest flavors with silky smooth textures. Comfort nestles in each spoonful, inviting you to savor a classic culinary embrace of warmth and nourishing ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (750 g) fresh brown mushrooms
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth or stock
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 2 onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 teaspoons chopped thyme
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- Chopped fresh parsley
Fats, Liquids, and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1–2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2–1 teaspoons black cracked pepper
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a large pot at medium-high temperature until butter melts and becomes frothy.
- Sauté chopped onions until they become translucent and soft, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms and half the thyme, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking for 5-6 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with Marsala wine, allowing liquid to reduce and concentrate flavors for 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and create a roux, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in broth while whisking constantly to create a smooth, integrated liquid.
- Season with salt, pepper, and crumbled bouillon cubes, distributing evenly throughout the soup.
- Increase heat and bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Gently stir in cream and remaining herbs, warming the soup without allowing it to boil.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, ensuring balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle into warm bowls and garnish before serving immediately.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, richer flavor profiles.
- Sauté mushrooms at high heat to develop beautiful caramelization and enhance umami taste.
- Consider using vegetable broth for a vegetarian version, which maintains similar depth and complexity.
- Blend a portion of soup for creamier texture if preferring smoother consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg