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Creamy Keto Mushroom Soup

Name: Creamy Keto Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 30 g butter; 0.5 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 2 clove garlic minced; 500 g cremini mushroom sliced; 1 tsp thyme dried; 4 cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 60 g cream cheese softened; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

This rich and earthy mushroom soup is thickened with cream and a hint of cheese, making it a satisfying and low-carb meal. It's a perfect blend of savory flavors and a velvety texture, ideal for a cozy dinner.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 40 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 372 kcal

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

30 gbutter
0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
2 clovegarlic, minced
500 gcremini mushroom, sliced
1 tspthyme, dried
4 cupchicken broth
1 cupheavy cream
60 gcream cheese, softened
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

1 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

large pot · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
4
Add the cremini mushrooms and thyme to the pot. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, or until the mushrooms have released their liquid and started to brown.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Cooking the mushrooms thoroughly develops their rich, umami flavor.
5
Pour in the chicken broth, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
About 3 min
6
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps.
7
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Per serving

Nutrition

64%Score

Calories: 371.6kcal
Protein: 9.1g
Carbs: 11.4g
Fat: 34.3g
Fibre: 2.2g
Sugar: 6.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally, or in the microwave until warmed through. Add a splash of broth or cream if it's too thick.