20-Minute Creamy Mushroom Soup with Sherry

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This quick creamy mushroom soup is loaded with earthy wild mushrooms enhanced by the flavor of dry sherry. To keep prep to a minimum, look for sliced wild mushrooms in packages, or slice your own using whatever combination you prefer.

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Julia Levy
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Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon.

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Published on December 22, 2023
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Renu Anshie Dhar
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Renu Dhar has more than a decade of cumulative experience cooking as a personal chef and culinary instructor. As a personal chef, she developed over 1,000 personalized recipes and meal plans for her clients.
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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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the ingredients to make the Creamy Mushroom Soup with Sherry

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 16 ounces sliced mixed wild mushrooms, such as cremini, oyster and shiitake 

  • 1/2 cup chopped shallots

  • 2 teaspoons garlic paste

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/3 cup dry sherry

  • 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth, divided

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for garnish

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Stir in shallots, garlic paste and thyme; cook, stirring often, until the shallots are translucent and the mixture is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add sherry; cook, stirring to release any browned bits, until mostly absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes.

    a step in making the Creamy Mushroom Soup with Sherry

    Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

  2. Reserve 1/3 cup broth in a small measuring cup or bowl. Add the remaining 3 2/3 cups broth, salt and pepper to the pot; bring to a boil over high heat.

    a step in making the Creamy Mushroom Soup with Sherry

    Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

  3. Whisk cornstarch into the reserved broth until smooth. Pour the mixture into the boiling soup, whisking to incorporate. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 30 to 45 seconds. Stir in cream and vinegar.

    a step in making the Creamy Mushroom Soup with Sherry

    Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

  4. Transfer 1 cup of soup to a blender; blend until smooth, about 45 seconds (use caution when blending hot liquids). Stir the pureed soup back into the pot. Serve hot; garnish with cracked black pepper, if desired.

    a step in making the Creamy Mushroom Soup with Sherry

    Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

224 Calories
14g Fat
23g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Calories 224
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 4g 8%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Vitamin A 438µg
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Vitamin D 32µg
Vitamin E 2mg 12%
Folate 34µg
Vitamin K 17µg
Sodium 497mg 22%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 1mg 8%
Magnesium 28mg 7%
Potassium 460mg 10%
Zinc 1mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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