Creamy Mushroom Soup Thyme (Printable version)
A rich, velvety soup featuring sautéed mushrooms and fresh thyme, ideal for a comforting starter or light meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
→ Dairy & Liquids
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
→ Herbs & Seasoning
09 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Optional
12 - 2 tbsp dry white wine
13 - Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.
02 - Add the onions and celery; sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until mushrooms are golden and most of their moisture has evaporated.
05 - Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any browned bits, and let it reduce for 2 minutes.
06 - Add the thyme, bay leaf, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
07 - Remove the bay leaf from the soup.
08 - Using an immersion blender or in batches with a blender, purée the soup until smooth or your desired texture.
09 - Return the soup to low heat, stir in the cream, and heat gently for 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10 - Serve hot, garnished with parsley and a sprinkle of fresh thyme, if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary mushrooms into something luxurious without any fancy techniques
- The texture is silky and restaurant worthy but comes together in under an hour
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- Letting the mushrooms properly brown and release their moisture is the difference between a good soup and an extraordinary one
- Be careful when blending hot soup, work in batches and never fill the blender more than half full
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- A few drops of truffle oil right before serving makes it feel absolutely fancy
- For vegan version, use all olive oil and your favorite plant based cream, it still works beautifully