🍄 Creamy Mushroom Soup (Velvety, Cozy & Restaurant-Style)

⏰ Best for:

Lunch / Dinner / Cozy rainy day

🔥 Calories (approx):

250–400 kcal per serving

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Base:

• 300 g mushrooms (button or cremini, sliced)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Soup:

• 500 ml chicken or vegetable broth
• 100 ml heavy cream
• 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thicker soup)
• Salt & black pepper

Garnish:

• Fresh parsley
• Extra sautéed mushrooms (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté mushrooms

Heat butter + olive oil in a pot.
Add mushrooms → cook until browned and fragrant.
(Set aside a few slices for topping if you want.)

2. Build flavor

Add onion → cook until soft.
Add garlic → sauté briefly.

3. Thicken (optional)

Sprinkle flour → stir for 1 minute (creates a light roux).

4. Simmer

Pour in broth → stir well.
Let simmer for 10–15 minutes.

5. Blend

Blend part or all of the soup depending on texture preference
(smooth vs chunky).

6. Finish

Add cream → simmer gently.
Season with salt and pepper.

7. Serve

Top with mushrooms and parsley.
Serve hot with bread.

💡 Tips for Best Results

• Brown mushrooms well → deeper flavor.
• Don’t overcrowd pan (avoid steaming).
• Add a splash of white wine for gourmet taste.
• Mix mushroom types for more complexity.

⚡ Energy-Saving Tips

• Use one pot only.
• Chop ingredients while mushrooms cook.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who This Dish Is Perfect For

• Comfort food lovers 🍲
• Vegetarians (use veg broth)
• Cold weather meals