Home Recipe for Creamy Mushroom Soup
A tasty, earthy, and cozy dish that works well in any season is mushroom soup. This creamy version is simple to prepare and has a lot of flavor. This mushroom soup will tantalize your taste buds whether it’s served as an appetizer or a major entrée.
Assemble Ingredients
First Step:
What you need to prepare a filling bowl of mushroom soup is as follows:
- 500g of Mushrooms (for variation, try a combination of cremini, white button, or wild mushrooms).
- Onion: finely sliced one medium onion.
- Garlic: mince two to three cloves.
- Butter: Use two teaspoons to cook.
- One tablespoon of Olive Oil (optional).
- Four cups of Vegetable or Chicken Stock.
Heavy Cream: half a cup, measured for creaminess.
Two teaspoons of flour (for thickening).
Fresh Herbs: Parsley, rosemary, or thyme (optional).
To taste, add salt and pepper to taste. - White Wine or Sherry: 1/4 cup (optional; adds extra taste depth).
Slicing and Cleaning the creamy Mushroom soup
To start, use a moist paper towel to wipe off any dirt or debris from the mushrooms. Take care not to wash the mushrooms under running water because they absorb moisture easily. Cut them into uniform sized pieces after cleaning.
Step 3: Fry the Garlic and Onions
Heat two tablespoons of butter in a big pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté them for five to seven minutes, or until they become transparent and tender. Once aromatic, add the minced garlic and simmer for an additional one to two minutes.
Mushroom Cooking: Step 4
Sliced mushrooms should be added to the pot and cooked alongside the onions and garlic. Let the mushrooms to release some of their natural moisture by stirring them often. This should take seven to ten minutes. Pour in the sherry or white wine now, if using, and boil until the liquid is mostly evaporated.
Step 5: Cook After Adding the Flour
After evenly coating everything, sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and mix thoroughly. Cook for an additional two minutes to eliminate the taste of uncooked flour. Later on, this will help your soup thicken.
Incorporate the Stock in Step 6
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock gradually, stirring all the while. After bringing the mixture to a gentle boil, reduce the heat, and simmer it for fifteen minutes or so. This will enable the soup to thicken and aid in the blending of flavors.
Mix the Soup in Step 7
You can partially or entirely combine the soup to get a smoother texture. You can carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches or use an immersion blender right in the pot. You may blend until you get the consistency you want—it might be smooth or a little lumpy!
Step 8: Cream Addition
After adding the heavy cream, return the pureed soup to the pot. Simmer the soup for a further five minutes. It can curdle if you boil it, so proceed with caution.
Garnish and Season: Step 9
Add salt and pepper to taste when preparing your soup. Add some fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme, as a garnish to add some color and taste.
Step 10: Present and Savor
You can now serve your creamy mushroom soup! For a full dinner, serve it with some crusty bread or a small salad.
Insider Advice: – Vegan Choice: Make use of veggie stock and plant-based cream.
Reserving leftover food: Mushroom soup freezes nicely for extended storage and stays well in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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