Description
A hearty and comforting soup featuring earthy mushrooms, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for snowy days.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme, fresh
- 1/4 cup parsley, fresh, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream or milk (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; cook until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add diced carrots, celery, and potatoes; sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 20-30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in fresh thyme and parsley, and add cream if using. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
Feel free to adapt this soup with whatever vegetables or mushrooms you have on hand. It freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, vegetarian soup, snow day recipe, Amish recipes