Rich Cream of Mushroom Soup

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For vegetarian soups, this rich cream of mushroom soup garnished with chives and thyme beats the canned variety any day.

Submitted by Michelle Chen
Updated on July 20, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms

  • ¼ cup salted butter

  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh lemon thyme leaves

  • salt and ground white pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 4 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 cup light cream

  • 1 sprig fresh lemon thyme leaves

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

  1. Thinly slice mushroom caps; discard stalks.

  2. Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add green onions, garlic, and 1 teaspoon lemon thyme leaves; cook and stir for 1 minute, or until garlic is golden. Add mushrooms, salt, and white pepper; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until mushrooms begin to soften. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

  3. Remove from the heat and add broth, stirring continuously. Return to the heat and stir until boiling. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. Whisk in cream and stir while gently heating; do not let boil. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives and remaining lemon thyme.

Tips

If you can't find lemon thyme, use regular thyme.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297 Calories
24g Fat
16g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 15g 73%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 574mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 102mg 8%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 496mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.