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Creamy Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

  • 400 g chestnut mushrooms sliced
  • 200 g button mushrooms sliced
  • 50 g exotic mushrooms such as shiitake or oyster mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 L vegetable stock
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Method

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the mushrooms to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have released their moisture and have turned golden brown.
  • Add the vegetable stock and dried thyme to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
  • Add the heavy cream to the soup and stir until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
  • Enjoy your delicious and creamy mushroom soup!
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