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Cream-less Mushroom Soup


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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Cream-less Mushroom Soup is a rich, velvety soup made without cream, using caramelized mushrooms, thyme, bread, and vermouth for depth. Finished with tahini herb drizzle, crispy shallots, and dill, it’s an elegant yet cozy dish that balances deep umami with bright, fresh flavors.


Ingredients

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

4 cups sliced cremini mushrooms

3 tbsp sliced garlic

1 onion, sliced

Freshly cracked black pepper

Kosher salt, to taste

3 cups chicken stock

1/2 cup roughly chopped stale bread

1/4 cup vermouth

1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

23 tsp sherry vinegar, plus more to taste

For garnish:

Tahini Herb Drizzle

Fried shallots

Chopped fresh dill

Tahini Herb Drizzle:

1/4 cup tahini

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp minced fresh parsley

1 tsp honey

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper


Instructions

  1. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, and onion. Season with pepper and cook until softened and lightly caramelized, about 8 minutes. Season with salt.
  2. Add chicken stock, stale bread, vermouth, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  3. Let soup cool slightly, then transfer to a blender. Add sherry vinegar and blend while drizzling in remaining 1/2 cup olive oil until smooth. Adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or vinegar.
  4. For Tahini Herb Drizzle: whisk tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and honey in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper; thin with water if needed.
  5. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with tahini drizzle, fried shallots, and fresh dill.

Notes

  • Use vegetable stock for a vegetarian version.
  • Swap cremini mushrooms with wild varieties for more depth.
  • Add roasted garlic for extra sweetness.
  • Replace vermouth with white wine if preferred.
  • Add smoked paprika or cayenne for gentle heat.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Sautéing, Simmering, Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 260 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 580 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg