Healthy Creamy Mushroom Soup Recipe | Mushroom soup recipe

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.

In a large pot, heat the butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and start to brown.

Pour in the stock and add the thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to blend some or all of the soup. Leave some mushroom chunks if you prefer a slightly textured soup.

Stir in the heavy cream or milk and heat gently for 2-3 minutes. Do not let it boil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with crusty bread or crackers.

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