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Mushroom Soup

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A warm and comforting mushroom soup perfect for chilly evenings or light lunches, featuring rich flavors and a creamy texture.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, butter, or vegan butter
  • 1 large onion, diced (or two fat shallots)
  • 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped (2–4 more for garnish, sliced)
  • 1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced (or use mushrooms of your choice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or thyme)
  • 1/4 cup sherry cooking wine (or marsala wine or red wine)
  • 5 tablespoons flour (or GF flour)
  • 3 cups hot veggie broth, chicken stock, or beef broth (or use water with bouillon cubes)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream (or vegan sour cream, cashew cream)
  • Pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: drizzle of truffle oil, garlic “chips”, croutons, crusty bread

Instructions

  1. Heat oil or butter in a large, heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven.
  2. Add onion and sauté over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until golden and fragrant.
  3. Lower the heat to medium and add garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms, salt, and rosemary, and sauté for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour in the cooking sherry and cook off the liquid until mushrooms glisten, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Lower the heat and sprinkle flour over top, stirring to toast for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add one cup of hot stock, stirring well to mix in crispy bits.
  8. Add the second cup of stock, stirring, then mix in the third cup and bring to a gentle simmer.
  9. Stir in sour cream until fully incorporated, season with pepper and taste for salt.
  10. If desired, add more broth for thinner soup.
  11. For garlic chips, thinly slice garlic and cook in heated oil until golden and crispy.
  12. Ladle soup into bowls, topping with reserved mushrooms, garlic chips, and truffle oil. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

For the best flavor, mix different types of mushrooms. Adjust sour cream for desired creaminess.

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Keywords: mushroom soup, comfort food, vegetarian

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