Description
This comforting Mushroom Potato Soup combines sautéed mushrooms and tender potatoes in a creamy vegetable broth base. Enhanced with aromatic thyme and finished with heavy cream or coconut milk, it offers a rich, velvety texture ideal for a hearty meal. Perfect for chilly days, this soup is easy to prepare on the stovetop and garnished with fresh parsley for a fresh touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups mushrooms, sliced (button mushrooms or cremini work best)
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Cream and Garnish
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (for a dairy-free version)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Add the Potatoes and Broth: Add the diced potatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend the Soup: For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to blend about half of the soup directly in the pot, or transfer half of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. For a chunkier soup, blend only a portion or leave as is.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk as indicated.
- You can adjust the blending step to achieve your preferred texture—fully smooth or partially chunky.
- Add salt gradually after blending to better control seasoning.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers to complement the creamy soup.
- Use fresh thyme if available for a more vibrant herbal flavor.
