With Diwali approaching in few days it is time for entertaining family and friends. I finally started to deep clean and declutter my house this Sunday. Although I am a clean freak and do extra scrubbing and cleaning every two months but when festival comes there is a different kind of excitement. I spent the whole day cleaning, my husband and daughter also contributed their part. Lunch was ordered from restaurant and later in the evening nobody was really hungry for dinner. I thought to make soup anyways!
This recipe is available on video on My YouTube channel.
Every single time I make mushroom soup, my daughter first takes out some for her next day’s lunch and then she eats with us for dinner. It’s absolutely perfect comfort food and we all love it beyond words. It’s an easy soup to make and is ready in 30-40 minutes. I kept the soup completely vegetarian by using low sodium vegetable broth and made it healthy by adding half and half rather than cream. But you’d think it is made with cream based on how thick, creamy, rich and truly decadent it tastes. Try it and let me know what you think, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. And, don’t skip on the ginger, it may look a lot but it will provide plenty of mellow flavor along with a subtle kick.
Hearty mushroom soup for chilly fall evenings.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs mushroom, dice roughly about 8 cups and the rest in slices for garnish
- 1 potato, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1.5 tbsp finely chopped ginger
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
- 3-4 cups stock( low sodium vegetable broth)
- 150- 250 ml half & half
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp black peppercorn
- 2 tbsp butter and oil each
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot, add butter. Add sliced mushrooms.
- Saute until they are golden brown. Remove on an absorbent paper.
- In the same pot, add the onions, ginger and potato along with a pinch of salt. Saute until golden.
- Turn up the heat and add the mushrooms. Saute the mushrooms until they starts to brown.
- Add stock, salt, black peppercorn, and thyme (reserve some for garnish).
- Bring it to boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer until potatoes and mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Blend soup in a blender until smooth. A handheld blender would be fine,too.
- Stir in half and half . Adjust seasoning.
- Ladle hot soup into bowls.
- Before serving garnish with reserved finely minced thyme and sliced mushrooms.
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Love its beautiful earthy colour. The soup looks very creamy and tasty.
Malti Sharma
Hahaha…Diwali preps…., I can understand the spirit behind Diwali cleaning. Its a festival after all and a good time to indulge in whatever you want. Good to see a soup recipe instead of a sweet…..I simply love the neat look of this mushroom soup with the goodness of ginger.
Have a wonderful festive cleaning and by the way your besan sabji almost reminded me of my grandmother. Nice to see someone bringing up old forgotten recipes.
Monica
I really love this! I love mushroom soup but for some reason, never thought to make it at home. I love how easy your recipe is and the ginger is a surprise and one I really like the sound of! I could use a big, big bowl. Happy Diwali – sounds like a wonderful celebration coming up.
Balvinder
I think mushroom soup is the quick and easiest soup to make and also great tasting with ginger to warm you up.
yummychunklet
What a beautiful bowl of soup!
Sugar et al
I could eat bowlfuls of mushroom soup if it looks like that. In fact ginger is one ingredient I can never have enough of. I think kids have an inclination towards mushrooms and babycorn…mine do too. I will have to make this one for them. Hope you have a great Diwali prep and of course a wonderful Diwali celebration.
Balvinder
We all love ginger in our family, my daughter even likes ginger added to her green tea. Thank you and wish you a happy Diwali days in advance.
Sonal
This is one gorgeous looking soup. I am a fan of mushrooms. This is on my list. Can i use fresh ginger?
Sonal
Kitchen Belleicious
i love spice with mushrooms. such a great flavor combination.
Nava Krishnan
Not to brag but my house is always spit and span, so there’s no need to spring clean etc etc. I am my usual, work, home, blog etc etc. Nothing exciting about Diwali which is different now compared to few years back, big open house with lots of friends. Its a family affair with each of us bringing one dish.
My food is always rice and dishes but my other half is a big fan of soups esp mushrooms. He loves it esp for his night meal and I shall try your recipe with the amount of ginger as stated. Its lovely, thick and love the the aroma of thyme.
easyfoodsmith
Mushroom soup is my daughter’s favorite too. Even when she orders a pizza, it only wants mushroom topping! I would love to try your version of this soup for my daughter. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Blackswan
Hey, I just made mushroom soup the other day & will be making it again tmr for my guest. It’s interesting to see ginger as an ingredient! Who can resist a plate of yummy mushroom soup?
Coffee and Crumpets
I love mushroom soup and I love ginger so this is perfect! Great for CO’s chilly nights these days. A very Happy Diwali to you and your family, have a wonderful time with family and friends.
Nazneen
Vicki Bensinger
What is it about creamy mushroom soup that is so comforting. I love the earthy flavor and aroma. This sounds especially good and with the addition of ginger to soothe the tummy. Nice recipe.
Katerina
I was not very fond of soups as a child, but as a grownup it is completely the opposite. Beautiful soup and flavors!
anne
Bal , the mushroom soup that I’ve tried so far came from a can 😛 I know , I know lol Fresh mushrooms are a tad expensive here *sigh* Anyway , your mushroom soup looks FANTASTIC and I’m really sure that it taste as good as it looks ! Two thumbs up for your photos and presentation !
anne
Bal , I pinned your gorgeous mushroom soup 😉
Balvinder
So nice of you!
Balvinder
Thanks a bunch for appreciating! Your comments always make me feel good!
Nami | Just One Cookbook
I have been planning on making chicken with creamy mushroom sauce last week but haven’t had a chance yet. I see you made soup and now I’m thinking I want to make both! It’ll be my first time to drink mushroom soup (I know, I am missing out, and I love mushrooms!). Can’t wait to try!