Creamy Mushroom Soup Thyme (Printable)

Velvety blend of fresh mushrooms and thyme, simmered to comforting richness and smooth texture.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

01 - 1 lb fresh mixed mushrooms (cremini, button, or shiitake), sliced
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
05 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

→ Dairy & Liquids

06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 3 cups vegetable broth
09 - 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp heavy cream
10 - 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)

→ Seasonings

11 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
13 - Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

# How-to Steps:

01 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook 3–4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add garlic and thyme, sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced mushrooms and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until moisture releases and mushrooms begin to brown.
04 - Pour in white wine if using and cook 2 minutes until mostly evaporated.
05 - Add vegetable broth. Bring to gentle simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes.
06 - Remove from heat. Blend with immersion blender until smooth or to desired consistency.
07 - Return pot to low heat. Stir in heavy cream and nutmeg if using. Season with salt and pepper. Warm gently 2–3 minutes without boiling.
08 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary mushrooms into something restaurant worthy with almost zero effort
  • The texture is impossibly silky without needing any fancy techniques
  • Everything comes together in one pot, meaning less cleanup and more eating
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan when sautéing mushrooms will steam them instead of browning. Work in batches if needed.
  • Blending hot soup requires caution. Either let it cool slightly or remove the center cap from your blender lid to let steam escape.
03 -
  • Dried porcini mushrooms, rehydrated and blended in, add incredible depth
  • Sautéing a few extra mushroom slices separately for garnish makes each bowl feel special

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