Description
A heartwarming soup that combines earthy mushrooms, aromatic vegetables, and a creamy broth, perfect for cozying up on snow days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (button and shiitake)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream or dairy alternative
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the mushrooms, cooking until they release their moisture and turn golden brown.
- Incorporate the diced carrots, celery, and potatoes; cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the broth, bringing it to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper, and add thyme. Let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Five minutes before serving, stir in the cream or dairy alternative.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Feel free to substitute any vegetables you have on hand. For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth and plant-based cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Amish snow day soup, winter soup, creamy soup, comfort food, vegetable soup