Description
A rich, velvety mushroom soup that’s easy to make and bursting with earthy flavors. Perfect for cozy dinners or as an elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 pound mushrooms (white button or cremini), cleaned and sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add mushrooms; cook until tender and golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in thyme.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add vegetable broth, stirring constantly. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in milk or cream; heat gently for 5 minutes, avoiding boiling.
- Season with salt and pepper. Blend for a smoother texture if desired.
- Serve with fresh parsley as garnish.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of flour with 1 tablespoon of water and stir into the soup.
- For a vegan option, replace butter with olive oil and milk with non-dairy alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American