Creamy Mushroom Soup (Without the Cream!)

Name: Creamy Mushroom Soup (Without the Cream!)
Total time: 1 hr
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup peeled and sliced carrots; 1 cup sliced onions; 1 cup sliced leeks; 0.5 cup sliced celery; 2 pounds sliced fresh brown or white mushrooms; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 6 cups chicken stock; salt and pepper to taste; 0.5 cup chopped green onion

This healthy and delicious mushroom soup offers a delightful broth-based alternative to cream-heavy versions. Inspired by a memorable deli soup, this recipe is easily customizable to suit your preferences. Enjoy it as a light lunch or dinner alongside a salad or sandwich. The best mushrooms to use are shiitake, baby portobellos, and white button mushrooms.

Total time1 hr
Prep time15 mins
Cook time45 mins
Yield8 cups, 8

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Instructions

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onions, leeks, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened but not browned, approximately 10 minutes.
Add mushrooms and thyme; cook until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken stock into the pot; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Carefully ladle the soup into bowls; garnish with fresh green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 81 kcal
Fat Content: 4 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 4 g
Sodium Content: 561 mg
Protein Content: 5 g
Cholesterol Content: 8 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g