CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP RECIPE | MUSHROOM RECIPES | VEGAN MUSHROOM SOUP | QUICK AND EASY RECIPES

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is often more affordable.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are widely available and less expensive.

Sauté onions in butter over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in mushrooms and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Add thyme and bay leaf, cooking for another minute.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.

Remove bay leaf and blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.

Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, heating gently until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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