Creamy Red Wine Mushroom Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Red Wine Mushroom Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 white, 1 red, 1 sweet onions, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter; 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 3/4 cup red wine; 3 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup water; salt and pepper, to taste; 4 large portabella mushrooms, (stemmed, dark gills removed, caps cut into 3/4-inch pieces); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

1 white, 1 red, 1 sweet onions, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 cup red wine
3 cups beef broth
1/2 cup water
salt and pepper, to taste
4 large portabella mushrooms, (stemmed, dark gills removed, caps cut into 3/4-inch pieces)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup whipping cream

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Line baking sheet with foil. Place mushrooms on prepared baking sheet. Mix oil with salt and pepper. Brush oil mixture on mushrooms. Cover with foil. Bake mushrooms 30 minutes.
2
While mushrooms bake, melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute, stirring frequently, until onions are very soft and deep golden brown, about 20 minutes.
3
Uncover mushrooms and continue baking until mushrooms are tender but still moist, about 5 minutes longer.
4
Cool mushrooms slightly. Puree half of mushrooms with 1 can broth in blender until smooth. Set mushroom puree aside.
5
When onions are golden brown add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
6
Stir in wine and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
7
Add remaining broth, cream, thyme and water, bring to a simmer.
8
Stir in cooked mushroom pieces and mushroom puree. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
9
Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with French bread or croutons, as you wish.

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 white, 1 red, 1 sweet onions, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Creamy Red Wine Mushroom Onion Soup 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.

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Creamy Red Wine Mushroom Onion Soup

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