Rustic Creamy Mushroom Soup – Perfect Fall Comfort Food
A cozy, creamy mushroom soup packed with earthy flavor and silky texture. Perfect for cool days, elegant dinners, or comforting weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1½ lbs mushrooms (cremini, white button, or mixed), sliced
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2 tbsp butter or olive oil
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1 shallot or small yellow onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
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2 tbsp flour (or gluten-free alternative)
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4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
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½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Optional: ¼ cup white wine, chopped parsley, truffle oil
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat butter over medium heat. Sauté shallots 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes more.
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Add mushrooms and cook 10–12 minutes until browned and moisture evaporates.
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Stir in thyme, salt, pepper, and optional wine. Simmer 2 minutes.
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Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir to coat.
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Gradually pour in broth while whisking. Simmer 10 minutes.
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Blend soup partially or fully, depending on preferred texture.
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Stir in cream and heat gently. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Serve hot, garnished with herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
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For vegan version, use olive oil and plant-based milk.
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Freeze before adding cream for best results.
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Add cooked grains or protein to make it a full meal.