Description
A comforting and creamy mushroom soup that warms the soul, featuring earthy flavors and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, butter, or vegan butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped (2–4 more for garnish, sliced)
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 cup sherry cooking wine
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups hot veggie broth
- 1/2 cup to 1 cup sour cream
- Pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: drizzle of truffle oil, garlic “chips”, croutons, crusty bread
Instructions
- Heat the oil or butter in a large, heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven.
- Add the onion and sauté over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until golden and fragrant.
- Lower the heat to medium and add garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms, salt, and rosemary. Sauté for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooking sherry and cook off completely, about 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over top and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly add one cup of hot stock, stirring to mix in browned bits.
- Add the remaining stock and bring to a gentle simmer while whisking.
- Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Season with pepper and taste for salt, adjusting thickness with more broth if desired.
- Prepare garlic chips by sautéing thinly sliced garlic in oil until golden and crispy.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with mushroom slices, garlic chips, and a drizzle of truffle oil. Serve with crusty bread.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute sour cream with cashew cream and use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: mushroom soup, creamy soup, vegetarian recipe, comfort food, easy soup