Description
Creamy Mushroom Pasta Soup is a comforting dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to chilly evenings. This rich and velvety soup features a delightful blend of earthy mushrooms and tender pasta, all enveloped in a luscious creamy broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe is simple to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. With each spoonful, you’ll experience flavors that wrap around you like a warm hug, making it an irresistible addition to your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (cremini and shiitake), sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown (5 to 7 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, and let flavors meld for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually around 8–10 minutes).
- Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups or 360g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg