A classic Creamy Mushroom Soup — rich, smooth, and perfect as a starter or light meal

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.

Heat butter in a pot. Add onion and garlic. Cook until soft.

Add mushrooms and thyme. Cook 6-8 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and turn slightly golden.

Sprinkle flour, stir well, and cook 1-2 minutes to remove raw taste.

Gradually add stock while stirring to avoid lumps. Simmer 5 minutes.

Lower heat, add milk or cream. Simmer gently 3-4 minutes. Do not boil.

Blend fully for smooth soup or partially for texture.

Add salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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