Creamy Mushroom and Vegetable Soup

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   Want a quick, easy, hearty puréed soup of vegetables and mushrooms that everyone will love? Start by gathering all your ingredients and spices for this delicious creamy mushroom and vegetable soup.

2. Step 2:

   

   Peel and dice 4 to 5 potatoes into small pieces, put them in a suitable pot, and pour in 1 liter (about 4 cups) of boiling water.

3. Step 3:

   

   Add salt to taste, cover the pot, set it on the stove, and bring to a boil over high heat.

4. Step 4:

   

   Set a skillet on the stove and add 1 tablespoon of ghee (you can use butter or vegetable oil instead) along with one finely chopped onion. Stir and sauté until golden.

5. Step 5:

   

   Coarsely grate one carrot, add it to the skillet with the onion, and stir-fry the vegetables over high heat.

6. Step 6:

   

   Slice 400 g of mushrooms and add them to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir everything together and sauté over high heat.

7. Step 7:

   

   Lower the heat under the pot and simmer the boiling potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.

8. Step 8:

   

   Season the skillet with mixed ground peppercorns and salt to taste, stir everything together, and cover for a minute or two.

9. Step 9:

   

   Ladle the excess cooking liquid from the pot of potatoes into a small bowl and set it aside.

10. Step 10:

    

    Add the sautéed vegetables and mushrooms from the skillet to the pot with the cooked potatoes.

11. Step 11:

    

    Using an immersion blender, purée everything in the pot until smooth.

12. Step 12:

    

    Pour in 200 ml (about 3/4 cup) of cream, to taste, and stir everything together.

13. Step 13:

    

    Blend everything once more with the immersion blender until smooth.

14. Step 14:

    

    Check the soup for taste and consistency, adding a little of the reserved cooking liquid if needed, and stir.

15. Step 15:

    

    Set the pot on the stove and, stirring, bring the soup just to a boil, then take it off the heat.

16. Step 16:

    

    Ladle the puréed soup into bowls, top with finely chopped herbs and croutons to taste, and serve.

17. Step 17:

    

    Cook together, keep it simple, and make the tastiest dishes at home from everyday ingredients with our recipes. Enjoy!