Description
This Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup is the ultimate comfort meal, blending caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms in a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for cozy nights, meal prep, or impressing dinner guests, it’s a vegetarian-friendly twist on a French classic.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 cups baby bella mushrooms, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized.
2. Add mushrooms and garlic. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, until the mushrooms release their moisture and brown.
3. Pour in vegetable broth and add thyme. Scrape the bottom of the pot and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve warm. Garnish with more thyme or a swirl of cream, or top with bread and melted cheese.
Notes
Use yellow onions for the best caramelization and flavor.
Don’t rush the onion caramelization—it makes or breaks the soup.
Heavy cream can be substituted with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg