Description
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup is a delightful, comforting dish that warms the heart and soul. With a rich and creamy texture, this soup transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience at home. Perfect for cozy dinners or as an elegant starter for gatherings, it features fresh mushrooms and aromatic herbs to create a depth of flavor that will redefine your soup experience. In just under 40 minutes, you can savor a bowl of this creamy goodness that promises to make canned soups a thing of the past. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with crusty bread, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 cups diced onions (about 2 medium)
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1.5 pounds sliced brown mushrooms
- 4 teaspoons chopped thyme (divided)
- 0.5 cup dry Marsala wine
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onions until softened, about 3 minutes; add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add sliced mushrooms and 2 teaspoons thyme; cook for about 5 minutes before pouring in Marsala wine. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir well, and cook for another 2 minutes. Gradually add chicken broth while mixing; bring to a boil then reduce heat.
- Simmer covered for about 10–15 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cream; gently simmer without boiling. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish with parsley and remaining thyme before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 614mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg