In terms of having a “soup season”, mine lasts all year round. Today in Montreal, there is no sign of snow but it is a rainy and wet day. While you wouldn’t be able to tell that Christmas is a week away, the weather is perfect for making soup. This creamy mushroom soup is therefore inspired by the weather and the desire to have comfort food.

I have never been a huge fan of mushrooms, but this has changed a bit as I get older. As long as they are prepared with a bit of butter and pepper, I’m a fan. For this dish, instead of using whole milk, I use coconut milk and it enhances the smoothness of it. You can also add diced celery if you have them on hand. Along with some additional seasonings, you can easily make this soup to cater to your preferences. We tried it chunky and then we tried it blended and for us, the blended soup was the winner. Which way would you prefer it? Let me know in the comments!

Creamy Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

2 Tbsps Olive Oil or Butter
1 Small-Medium Yellow Onion, diced
1 cup Carrot, chopped
2-4 Garlic cloves, crushed
1 Tbsp Fresh Thyme, chopped
2 Tbsps Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 lb (5-6 cups) Mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbsps Worcestershire sauce
4 cups Low-Sodium Vegetable or Beef Stock (or 2 cups each)
¾ cup Coconut Milk (I just use one small can- I hate wasting ingredients and I had no immediate use for the leftovers)
Salt and Pepper

Optional:

1/4 cup Celery, chopped
2 Tbsps All-Purpose Flour
Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

Melt butter or oil in a stock pot. Add the onion, carrot, and celery (if using) cooking until translucent over medium heat.

Add minced garlic, mushrooms, and thyme. Cook for 5 minutes on medium-low heat.

Add the flour, mix well, and then add the stock, coconut milk, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.

Reduce to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

Taste and check for seasonings. You can then use an immersion blender to blend the ingredients to your desired texture. You may also serve it as is if you are a fan of the chunky style of soup.

Enjoy!

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Sweet Potato and Mushroom Curry Soup
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