Description
A warm and comforting creamy mushroom and spinach soup, perfect for chilly evenings. This rich, velvety soup is packed with earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a flavorful broth. Easily adaptable for different diets, it’s simple to make in one pot.
Ingredients
- Mushrooms (cremini, button, or shiitake), sliced
- Fresh spinach
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Butter or olive oil
- Vegetable or chicken broth
- Heavy cream or milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- Flour or cornstarch (for thickening)
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Nutmeg, a pinch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon juice, for brightness
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their juices and brown. Stir occasionally.
- Thicken the Base: Sprinkle flour or cornstarch over the mushrooms, stirring well. Cook for a minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Simmer the Soup: Slowly pour in the broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Simmer for 10-15 minutes to blend flavors.
- Blend for Creaminess (Optional): For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup.
- Add the Spinach and Cream: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Reduce heat and slowly add cream or milk. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in Parmesan if using, and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- Make it Vegan: Use olive oil, coconut milk or cashew cream, and vegetable broth.
- Add Protein: Stir in shredded chicken or white beans.
- Boost Flavor: Add a splash of white wine when cooking the mushrooms.
- Spice It Up: Try red pepper flakes or smoked paprika.
- Try Different Greens: Swap spinach for kale or Swiss chard.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: soup , stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, comfort food
Keywords: creamy mushroom soup, spinach soup, vegetarian soup recipe, easy one-pot soup, comforting soup recipe