Mushroom Soup Without Cream

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This mushroom soup without cream is made with various mushrooms and vegetables in a light, clear broth seasoned with fresh thyme and green onions.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup peeled and sliced carrots
1 cup sliced onions
1 cup sliced leeks
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 pounds sliced fresh brown or white mushrooms
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
6 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped green onion

Directions

1 Melt butter in a stock pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onions, leeks, and celery. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender but not browned, about 10 minutes.
2 Stir in mushrooms and thyme; cook until mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken stock into the pot; season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
3 Ladle into bowls; serve with green onions sprinkled on top.