Description
A comforting and creamy soup made with tender potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh herbs, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and diced
- 1 cup Button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 sweet Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream or dairy-free alternative
- 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil or Butter
Instructions
- Prepare Your Vegetables: Peel and dice the potatoes, chop the onion and garlic, and slice the mushrooms.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot, add onions, and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and mushrooms until tender.
- Add the Potatoes and Broth: Add diced potatoes and cover with broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer the Soup: Lower the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend for Creaminess: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth or to your preference.
- Add Cream and Herbs: Stir in cream and fresh thyme and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with Love: Ladle into bowls and optionally top with fresh herbs.
Notes
You can use low-fat milk instead of cream for a lighter option. This soup can easily be frozen for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: soup, creamy soup, potato soup, comfort food, vegetarian soup