Sautéed Mushroom Soup with Thyme and Garlic

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A comforting, earthy soup featuring tender mushrooms simmered in savory broth with fresh thyme and garlic, finished with a touch of cream. This French soup recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs mushrooms, butter, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 123 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 123 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 lb sliced mushrooms and cook for 8 minutes until they release liquid and begin to brown.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp fresh thyme, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and heat through without boiling. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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