EASY Mushroom Sauce Recipe (HOW to Make Sauce with Mushrooms, Sour Cream, and Leeks)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be less expensive depending on the type.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth is healthier and can be made from scraps.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and coconut aminos is often cheaper.

Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped leeks and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir to combine, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth while stirring to avoid lumps.

Add sour cream and soy sauce, then simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened.

Season with thyme, parsley, black pepper, and salt to taste.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

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