Mushroom soup is one of the most comforting dishes you can have on a cold winter night. It not only warms your body, it also soothes your soul. Add a creamy texture to it and you have a dish that you simply cannot resist.

Here is a recipe for a mouth-watering creamy mushroom soup.

Ingredients

• 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
• 1 chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add sliced mushrooms and thyme, and sauté for another 5-7 minutes until mushrooms have browned and released their moisture.
3. Add flour and cook for a minute until the mixture becomes slightly thick.
4. Pour in chicken broth and stir well. Bring to a boil and then let it simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Take the pot off the heat and let it cool slightly. Using an immersion blender, blitz the mixture until smooth.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Put the pot back on the heat and let it come to a simmer. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the mixture has thickened slightly.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a garnish of fresh thyme.

Variations

This creamy mushroom soup is pretty versatile and you can tweak it in various ways to suit your taste. Here are some variations that you can try:.

1. Add Cheese

If you love cheese, you can add shredded parmesan or grated cheddar to your soup just before serving. Let the cheese melt and stir well. You will have a cheesy version of the soup that will tantalize your taste buds.

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2. Use Vegetable Broth instead of Chicken Broth

For a vegan version of this soup, you can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You can also use coconut cream instead of heavy cream to give it a creamy texture.

3. Add Vegetables

You can add some veggies like carrots, celery, and spinach to this soup to make it more nutritious. Simply sauté the veggies before adding the mushrooms and proceed with the recipe.

Conclusion

Creamy mushroom soup is a delicious and easy to make dish that is perfect for any occasion. You can tweak it in numerous ways to make it your own.

Whether you are a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian, you can enjoy this comforting soup with your family and friends.