Cream Of Mushroom Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Clean and slice the mushrooms. Chop the onion and garlic finely.

2. 2

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Cook the Mushrooms

   Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and become tender.

4. 4

   Make the Roux

   Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add Broth

   Slowly pour in the vegetable broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

6. 6

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.

7. 7

   Finish with Cream

   Return the blended soup to the pot, add the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Stir well and heat through but do not boil.

8. 8

   Serve

   Ladle the cream of mushroom soup into bowls and garnish with additional thyme if desired.