Cream of mushroom soup is a comforting classic. This recipe for cream of mushroom soup uses simple ingredients to create a rich, velvety texture perfect for any occasion.
Creamy Mushroom Soup: A Soul-Warming Delight!
Cream of mushroom: master this rich and velvety homemade soup. Perfect for a comforting meal, made with fresh ingredients in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium broth (chicken, beef or vegetable)
- 1 ½ cups full-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour blend
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté 2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms and 1 diced medium yellow onion for 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and stir in 2 sliced garlic cloves.
- Pour in 4 cups low-sodium broth and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 25-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large jug, whisk 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour blend with a bit of the milk until smooth. Add the remaining 1 ½ cups full-fat milk and whisk until smooth.
- Once the soup is done cooking, puree with a hand-held blender until smooth.
- Add the milk mixture and return to medium heat. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the soup has thickened and is creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
– For the deepest mushroom flavor, sauté the mushrooms until they release their liquid and then brown slightly, this caramelization is key.
– To achieve an extra silky smooth cream of mushroom soup, pass the pureed soup through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.
– Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For reheating, gently warm on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, adding a splash of milk or broth if it’s too thick. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
– To achieve an extra silky smooth cream of mushroom soup, pass the pureed soup through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.
– Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For reheating, gently warm on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, adding a splash of milk or broth if it’s too thick. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
Pro tips
- For the deepest mushroom flavor, sauté the mushrooms until they release their liquid and then brown slightly, this caramelization is key.
- To achieve an extra silky smooth cream of mushroom soup, pass the pureed soup through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For reheating, gently warm on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, adding a splash of milk or broth if it’s too thick.
This homemade cream of mushroom soup is a testament to how simple ingredients can create extraordinary flavors. Enjoy this rich, creamy delight as a main course or a comforting side. Share your favorite garnishes!
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