Description
Mushroom Soup with Thyme and Cr?me Fra?che is a warm, comforting dish that brings together the earthy flavors of fresh mushrooms and fragrant thyme in a creamy, velvety broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or as an elegant starter, this easy-to-make soup combines simple ingredients to create a delightful experience that will impress your family and friends. With its rich texture and vibrant flavor, it?s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh mushrooms (cremini and shiitake)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup cr?me fra?che
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saut? chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add fresh mushrooms, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms release moisture, approximately 7 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add thyme leaves. Let simmer for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return to low heat and stir in cr?me fra?che until combined. Adjust seasoning as necessary, simmering for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve garnished with extra thyme leaves alongside crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg