Easy Greek Mushroom Soup

Hey there,

Mushrooms, do you like mushrooms? Great if you do, so let me tell you something about mushrooms: they’re adorable little things, aren’t they? They look like buttons. :).  And that’s basically what I wanted to say. This Easy Greek Mushroom Soup is one of those recipes that I make when I want something warm and comforting.

So, here’s how it’s done: Simply toss them into a pot. It takes a bit of chopping, a gentle sauté, and a slow simmer on low heat.  That’s the trick: keep it simple, let the mushrooms do the work, and all you need to do is gently stir.

I was not a fan of Mushroom soup in the past, and I’ll tell you why.  I had first tried it in a restaurant.  But it didn’t go too well; the smell was just so floury, and the second time, it was at a friend’s house. Once again, I could not eat the soup, so I had to be honest and disappoint my friend. I could taste the flour. :(.  I felt that I should tell her the truth myself rather than letting someone else discover it when they came over for dinner. That would have been worse!

Now, let’s talk flour. If the flour isn’t sautéed long enough, the soup can end up smelling and tasting well… funky.  That raw flour flavor has a way of sneaking in and ruining the soup. So please take your time, let the flour cook; this small step makes such a huge difference.

Once that’s done, everything else comes together. The mushrooms release their flavor, the broth becomes silky, and the soup turns into something you’ll want to dip bread into again and again. It’s the kind of soup that makes you feel so warm and comfy. For the cream, you can use heavy cream to add to the soup, but I went with Crème Fraiche this time.  It turned into such an elegant soup.

So if you’re looking for a quick, wholesome recipe that tastes like it took more effort than it did, this Easy Greek Mushroom Soup is the recipe. Warm bowl, big flavor, a little fuss in the kitchen. My kind of comfort food.

Wishing everyone a wonderful morning/afternoon/and evening!

Easy Greek Mushroom Soup

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This Easy Homemade Mushroom Soup is the definition of cozy comfort. Made with simple ingredients and rich mushroom flavor, it’s a classic soup that never disappoints. Perfect as a light meal or a warm starter, this soup is simple, satisfying, and always a crowd-pleaser.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Greek

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

• 2 ½ cups mushrooms brown sliced
• 2 onions small diced
• 1 ½ tbsp butter
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf optional
• ⅔ cups crème fraiche
• salt & pepper
• olive oil optional
• oregano

Instructions

 

• Add the 1 ½ tbsp butter, and 2 onions into a medium-sized sauce pan sauté on low heat. Add in the 1 garlic clove minced and continue to sauté until sloft.
• Add the 2 ½ cups mushrooms , and continue sautéing for a few more minutes, until the mushrooms are golden.
• Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir well, making sure that all the mushrooms are evenly coated. The flour should be well cooked.
• Pour in the 4 cups vegetable broth and the 1 bay leaf, bring to a boil. Add the bay leaf, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes on low heat. (Don't forget to remove the bay leaf when the soup is ready.
• Slowly stir in the ⅔ cups crème fraiche and gently stir until combined.
• Season with salt & pepper, drizzle a little olive oil and oregano.
• Serve hot

Keyword eaay, Healthy recipes, mushrooms, mushroomsoup, soups

KALI SAS OREXI!! 🙂