This luxurious Creamless Mushroom Soup proves you don’t need heavy cream to achieve a velvety texture. By simmering a robust mix of white and wild mushrooms with aromatic onions, leeks, carrots, and celery, then blending until smooth, you get a deeply savory and earthy broth that is naturally thick and comforting. The addition of fresh thyme and a touch of butter adds warmth, while a final drizzle of olive oil provides a silky finish. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for chilly evenings, meal prep, or as an elegant starter for vegetarian dinners. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality dish that feels both hearty and refined.
Creamless Mushroom Soup
Description
This luxurious Creamless Mushroom Soup proves you don't need heavy cream to achieve a velvety texture. By simmering a robust mix of white and wild mushrooms with aromatic onions, leeks, carrots, and celery, then blending until smooth, you get a deeply savory and earthy broth that is naturally thick and comforting. The addition of fresh thyme and a touch of butter adds warmth, while a final drizzle of olive oil provides a silky finish. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for chilly evenings, meal prep, or as an elegant starter for vegetarian dinners. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality dish that feels both hearty and refined.Ingredients
Directions
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Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat.
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Add the carrots, onions, leeks, and celery to the pot.
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Cook the vegetables until tender but not browned, about 10 minutes.
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Stir in the fresh thyme leaves and sliced mushrooms.
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Cook for 5 minutes until the mushrooms have softened and released their moisture.
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Pour in the chicken stock and add salt and pepper to taste.
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Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Carefully puree the soup in a food processor or blender in batches until smooth.
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Return the soup to the pot if needed and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper.
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Serve in warm bowls, garnished with minced chives and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 139.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.3g10%
- Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
- Cholesterol 16.1mg6%
- Sodium 116.0mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 20.0g7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.8g16%
- Sugars 8.3g
- Protein 2.2g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
