Description
This Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup is a heartwarming twist on a French classic. Caramelized onions and tender mushrooms simmer in a rich broth, finished with a splash of cream for irresistible smoothness. It’s cozy, earthy, and perfect for chilly evenings—especially with crusty bread for dipping.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)
4 cups beef or vegetable stock
1 cup heavy cream
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese, shredded (optional)
4 slices crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring frequently, until deeply golden and caramelized.
2. Add mushrooms to the pot and cook for 10 more minutes until browned and softened.
3. Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking for 1–2 minutes until aromatic.
4. Deglaze the pan with a bit of stock, scraping up any browned bits. Add the remaining stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10–15 minutes.
5. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot with toasted bread and shredded cheese, if desired.
Notes
Use a mix of mushrooms like shiitake or portobello for added depth of flavor.
For a silkier soup, blend half of it before adding the cream.
To save time, pre-caramelize onions in bulk and freeze portions for future soups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French onion soup, creamy soup, mushroom soup