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Cream of Mushroom Soup

Name: Cream of Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500 g button mushrooms (or a mix: button + shiitake + oyster mushrooms); 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil); 700 ml vegetable or chicken stock; 150 ml cooking cream (15–20%); 1 tsp dried thyme (or a few fresh sprigs); 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, for depth); salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; a pinch of grated nutmeg; cream or unsweetened whipping cream for garnishing; a few sautéed mushroom slices (set aside before blending); fresh chopped parsley or thyme; garlic butter croutons

Cream of mushroom soup is a rich, velvety, and deeply aromatic soup made from sautéed fresh mushrooms, onion, garlic, cream, and vegetable or chicken stock. Mushrooms sautéed over high heat release intense earthy aromas, and smooth blending transforms them into a luxurious cream, perfect for cool evenings or as an elegant starter at a festive meal.

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Servings

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

30 min

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Total

45 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Main ingredients

For serving

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✅Dietary Compatibility

💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

approx. 1.2 liters

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container (without croutons)

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Freezer

Up to 2 months in the freezer (without cream — add cream after thawing and reheating)

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 300ml)

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Calories

200 kcal

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Protein

6 g

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Fat

14 g

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Carbohydrates

12 g

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Fiber

2 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Garlic butter croutons

🥂Rye bread or dark bread

🥂Dry white wine (Chardonnay or Pinot Gris)

🥂Grated parmesan on top

💡Variations

Add 100 ml dry white wine after sautéing the mushrooms and let it fully evaporate — adds complexity and subtle acidity.

Replace the cream with coconut milk for a vegan version with a slightly exotic, creamy note.

Add 30 g dried porcini mushrooms (rehydrated in 200 ml warm water) for a much more intense and deep forest aroma.