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A bowl of cream of mushrooms soup with seared shiitakes and thyme.

Cream of Mushroom Soup with Parmesan and Seared Shiitakes

This cream of mushroom soup is rich and savory made from mushrooms and a creamy base, seasoned with herbs and spices. It's amazing because it hits all the right notes of umami, creaminess, and comfort, making it the ultimate luxury soup.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine American, French
Servings 8 people
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or soup pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb mixed mushrooms such as shiitake, cremini and oyster, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoon flour
  • 4 C chicken broth
  • 1 C heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ C parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar optional
  • chives, creme fraiche, extra mushrooms for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and thyme to the pot and cook until the mushrooms are tender and have released their juices, about 8-10 minutes. If you want, reserve a few of the mushrooms for garnish at the end.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir until everything is well coated. Cook for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  • Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the soup has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.
  • Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in the sherry (if using).
  • Serve hot, garnished with chives, extra mushrooms, and a dollop of creme fraiche on top. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 875mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 662IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cream of mushroom soup, mushroom soup, mushroom soup recipe
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