Cream of Cremini Soup

Name: Cream of Cremini Soup
Yield: Makes 7 cups
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons salted or unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons salted or unsalted butter; 1½ pounds cremini or other mushroom, sliced or chopped; 1 red onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup dry sherry, marsala, or white wine; ¼ cup dry sherry, marsala, or white wine; ¼ cup dry sherry, marsala, or white wine; 3 cups mushroom, vegetable, or chicken broth; 3 cups mushroom, vegetable, or chicken broth; 3 cups mushroom, vegetable, or chicken broth; 1 cup whipping cream; fresh thyme

Preparation info

Makes
7
cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Mushrooms

By Julia Rutland

Published 2021

About

Silky, savory, and deeply satisfying, this homemade cream-of-mushroom soup elevates a humble classic into a luxurious treat. Packed with the robust flavor of cremini mushrooms and a touch of cream, it’s a comforting bowl perfect for chilly evenings or as a starter for a special meal.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons salted or unsalted butter
1½ pounds cremini or other mushroo

Soup
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Melt butter in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, thyme, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 to 12 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and liquid is mostly evaporated. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. If desired, set aside a few pieces of cooked mushrooms for garnish.

Add flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add sherry and cook for 1 min