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Cream of Mushroom Soup — Bim Bim Cooks

Cream of Mushroom Soup

A rich and creamy mushroom soup made with fresh mushrooms, herbs, and a touch of cream.

Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    small onion, chopped
  • 1–2
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 250 g
    (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced
  • Fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
  • 2 tbsp
    butter
  • 2 tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups
    (500 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 cup
    (250 ml) heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

  • Add the onion and cook for 3–5 minutes until softened.

  • Stir in the garlic, mushrooms, butter, and thyme. Cook until the mushrooms begin to soften.

  • Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

  • Gradually pour in the warm chicken broth, stirring until smooth.

  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Stir in the heavy cream and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.

  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.

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