Delicious Mushroom Soup
This creamy mushroom soup is rich, hearty, and full of flavor! Made with a mix of fresh mushrooms, herbs, and spices, it's the perfect comfort food for chilly days. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and crusty baguette bread for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 55 g butter
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- 500 g mushrooms sliced
- 1 tablespoon dill
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Juice of half a lemon
- 3 cups meat or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- Baguette bread for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 2 minutes until soft.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they turn dark brown, approximately 10 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, dill, paprika, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the milk and flour together until smooth.
- Gradually add the milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, until thickened.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream, chopped fresh parsley, and a side of baguette bread.
Notes
- You can use any type of mushrooms for this soup, such as button, cremini, or portobello.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with olive oil, milk with a plant-based alternative, and sour cream with vegan cream.