Description
This Slow Cooker Mushroom Soup captures the wild, deep umami flavor of various mushrooms while creating a velvety texture. It transforms humble ingredients into a sophisticated bowl of comfort, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
16 oz Cremini Mushrooms
8 oz Shiitake Mushrooms
1 large Yellow Onio
4 cloves Fresh Garlic
4 cups Vegetable or Beef Broth
1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1/4 cup Dry Sherry or White Wine
1/2 cup Heavy Cream or Coconut Milk
Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and slice the cremini and shiitake mushrooms evenly. Dice the onion and mince the garlic finely
- Optional: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and onions, sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes until they release their liquid and begin to brow
- Deglaze the pan with dry sherry or white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it reduce slightly
- Transfer the mushroom and onion mixture into the slow cooker. Add minced garlic and fresh thyme
- Pour in the broth and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine
- Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cream or coconut milk. For a thicker consistency, blend a portion of the soup and stir it back i
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving
Notes
Use a variety of mushrooms for the best flavor and avoid overcooking.
This soup can be made vegan by substituting the butter and cream.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg