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Mushroom Soup

Mushroom Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons EVOO or avocado oil, divided
  • 1 Shallot, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Mixed Mushrooms, chopped; such as white button, baby bella, cremini, oyster, shiitake
  • 4 cups Stock, such as homemade chicken or beef stock
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half or heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
  • Salt & Pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat in a medium to large stockpot.
  2. Add the shallot and a pinch of salt, and then sauté until it starts to soften.
  3. Add the garlic and a pinch of salt, and then sauté until fragrant and softened.
  4. Add the remaining oil and mushrooms.
  5. Sauté until soft, and most of the liquid has been extracted from the mushrooms.
  6. Add the stock and bring to a boil.
  7. Add the thyme, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
  8. After 30 minutes, taste and add salt and pepper to your preference.
  9. Add in the heavy cream, stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
  10. Taste and season again, then serve.