Description
A comforting and hearty soup filled with earthy mushrooms and fresh herbs, passed down through generations.
Ingredients
- Mushrooms (cremini or shiitake)
- Vegetable broth
- Garlic (minced)
- Onions (sliced)
- Carrots (chopped)
- Potatoes (diced)
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables to a uniform size for even cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté sliced onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, taking care not to burn.
- Incorporate mushrooms and sauté until browned.
- Add carrots and potatoes, stirring to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer, seasoning with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Let the soup simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with grated Parmesan or crème fraîche.
Notes
For added richness, use homemade broth and don’t overcrowd the pot when sautéing mushrooms to allow for proper browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, vegetarian, mushrooms, comfort food, family recipe