Description
Classic creamy mushroom soup embodies comfort from Italian culinary traditions. Silky ingredients blend seamlessly, offering rich flavors you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or a mix)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Mushrooms: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until caramelized, developing deep golden-brown colors and eliminating excess moisture through occasional stirring.
- Aromatics Infusion: Introduce finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent, then add minced garlic and briefly toast to release its aromatic qualities.
- Flavor Intensification: Deglaze the pan with chicken or vegetable broth, scraping the skillet’s surface to incorporate caramelized remnants. Allow the liquid to simmer and reduce, concentrating the mushroom’s rich essence.
- Cream Sauce Creation: Lower heat and gradually stream heavy cream into the mushroom mixture. Stir consistently as the sauce thickens, then incorporate Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme, blending until a smooth, luxurious consistency develops.
- Final Seasoning: Adjust flavors with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Optional fresh parsley garnish adds a vibrant touch. Serve immediately alongside pasta, protein, or rice for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Mushroom Selection Matters: Choose fresh, firm mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, richer flavor and best caramelization results.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Pat mushrooms dry before cooking to ensure perfect golden-brown edges and prevent steaming instead of sautéing.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain medium heat to achieve optimal caramelization without burning the delicate mushroom surface.
- Cream Incorporation Technique: Add cream gradually and stir consistently to prevent separation and ensure smooth, silky sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg