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Cream of Mushroom Soup

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Rich, velvety homemade cream of mushroom soup with fresh herbs and two types of mushrooms for the perfect depth of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound white button mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth mixed with 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
  • ½ cup heavy cream or crème fraîche, optional, plus more for serving
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Warm the olive oil and butter together in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add onion, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
  2. Add half the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add remaining mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, then add the vegetable broth-vinegar mixture, remaining broth, tamari, and thyme. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Allow soup to cool slightly, then transfer two-thirds to a blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Return blended soup to the pot with the chunky soup. If desired, add cream and cook for 2 more minutes.
  6. Season to taste and serve garnished with olive oil, cream, fresh parsley, and thyme.

Notes

For deeper mushroom flavor, try adding dried porcini or other wild mushrooms.

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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Keywords: cream of mushroom soup, homemade soup, mushroom recipe, comfort food

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