Description
Rich, velvety Creamy Mushroom Delight brings forest-floor elegance to dinner tables, blending earthy mushrooms with silky cream sauce. Comfort and sophistication mingle in this classic dish you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh mushrooms (button, cremini, or a mix), sliced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Fats and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium temperature, melting unsalted butter (57 grams or ) and extra virgin olive oil (30 milliliters or ) together.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and crushed garlic, sautéing for approximately 3-4 minutes until the onions become soft and translucent, releasing a fragrant aroma.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the pot, stirring periodically and cooking for 5-7 minutes until they transform into a rich golden brown color and release their natural moisture.
- Evenly dust all-purpose flour (30 grams or ) over the mushroom mixture, thoroughly combining to ensure complete coating and cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour flavor.
- Slowly stream vegetable or chicken broth (480 milliliters or ) into the pot, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and integrate fresh thyme leaves.
- Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, enabling the flavors to harmonize and develop a robust depth.
- Introduce heavy cream or half-and-half (120 milliliters or ), letting the soup gently bubble for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to personal preference, tasting and adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- For a velvety consistency, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or alternatively, maintain its rustic chunky texture.
- Serve hot in individual bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Versatile Cooking Method: Easily adapt this recipe by using different mushroom varieties like shiitake, cremini, or a wild mushroom blend for unique flavor profiles.
- Texture Customization: Choose between a smooth, creamy consistency using an immersion blender or keep a rustic, chunky texture depending on personal preference.
- Flavor Enhancers: Fresh thyme adds depth, but experiment with rosemary or sage for alternative aromatic herb combinations.
- Dairy Flexibility: Swap heavy cream with lighter options like half-and-half or coconut milk for dietary needs or reduced calorie versions.
- Quick Weeknight Meal: Prepare this comforting soup in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings or last-minute dinner solutions.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, and gently reheat on the stovetop for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg