Cream Wild Mushroom Soup: 7 Steps to Comforting Perfection
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Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup is a comforting dish that combines the rich, earthy flavors of wild mushrooms with a velvety cream base.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups wild mushrooms (shiitake, chanterelle, or morel), sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Clean and slice the wild mushrooms.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the mushrooms; cook until softened and juices are released (approximately 8 minutes).
- Pour in the vegetable broth; bring to a boil then simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, leaving some chunks if desired.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, and thyme; warm through for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra thyme or sautéed mushrooms.
Notes
- Serve as an impressive starter or alongside crusty bread.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg