Creamy Mushroom Soup with Blue Cheese Toasts Recipe

Name: Creamy Mushroom Soup with Blue Cheese Toasts Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick); 1 cup coarsely chopped yellow onion; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 4 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed; 2 pounds white mushrooms, sliced (about ½ cups); 4 cups mushroom broth or water; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 10 to 15 thin baguette slices; 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 2/3 cup)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
1 cup coarsely chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed
2 pounds white mushrooms, sliced (about ½ cups)
4 cups mushroom broth or water
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 to 15 thin baguette slices
3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 2/3 cup)

1
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
When foaming subsides, add onion, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add sherry and cook until alcohol smell has dissipated, about 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Add garlic, thyme leaves, and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are shrunken and nearly covered in liquid, about 20 minutes.
5
Add broth or water and cook until flavors have melded, about 30 minutes.
6
Process soup in a blender until smooth (you may have to do this in batches), then return to the pot over low heat.
7
Add cream and bring to a simmer.
8
Add lemon juice and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
9
Heat the broiler, top baguette slices with 1 to 2 teaspoons blue cheese each, and place on a baking sheet.
10
Broil until cheese is bubbly and toast is crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes.
11
Float 2 to 3 toasts in each bowl and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick), 1 cup coarsely chopped yellow onion, 1/4 cup dry sherry, 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Mushroom Soup with Blue Cheese Toasts Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!