Creamy Mushroom Soup

Here’s a rich and delicious Creamy Mushroom Soup recipe that’s easy to make and packed with flavor:

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Creamy Mushroom Soup Recipe

🍄 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
• 500g (1 lb) fresh mushrooms, sliced (cremini, button, or a mix)
• 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
• 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
• Optional: 2 tbsp dry white wine or sherry (adds depth)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🍳 Instructions:

1. Sauté Aromatics:
   
   • In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add onion and cook until translucent (about 4–5 minutes).
   • Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Cook Mushrooms:
   
   • Add the sliced mushrooms and thyme.
   • Sauté until mushrooms are golden and most liquid has evaporated (8–10 minutes).
   • Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add Flour:
   
   • Sprinkle in the flour, stirring well to coat the mushrooms.
   • Cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
7. Deglaze & Simmer:
   
   • (Optional) Add the white wine and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly reduced.
   • Slowly pour in the broth, stirring constantly.
   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
9. Blend (Optional):
   
   • For a smooth soup, use an immersion blender or regular blender to purée.
   • For a chunkier texture, blend only half or skip blending.
11. Add Cream:
    
    • Stir in the heavy cream.
    • Simmer for another 3–5 minutes, but do not boil after adding cream.
13. Taste & Serve:
    
    • Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
    • Garnish with fresh parsley.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• Crusty bread or garlic toast
• Topped with a swirl of cream or truffle oil
• Add a sprinkle of grated parmesan for richness