Mushroom Chowder
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This creamy mushroom chowder is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour. Mushrooms are wonderfully nutritious, packed with immune boosting vitamins and minerals, making this a comforting dish that's genuinely good for you. What I love most is how simple it is to prepare with just basic vegetables and pantry staples. The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility too use whatever mushrooms you have on hand, and you'll still end up with something deeply satisfying. Serve it with crusty bread and you've got a complete meal that feels indulgent but won't break the bank.
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Ingredients
- 500 gmixed mushrooms(chopped)
- 40 gbutter
- 1onion(diced)
- 2celery(diced)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 300 gpotatoes(cubed)
- 800 mlvegetable stock
- 200 mlheavy cream
- 10 gfresh thyme(chopped)
- 1bay leaf
- 5 gsea salt
- 3 gblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Tip: Cooking the aromatics first builds a flavorful foundation for your chowder.
- 2
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until the raw garlic smell fades away.
- 3
Add the chopped mushrooms to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown slightly.
Tip: Let the mushrooms cook undisturbed at first to encourage browning and develop deeper flavors.
- 4
Pour in the vegetable stock and add the cubed potatoes, bay leaf, and fresh thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- 5
Remove the pot from heat and carefully stir in the heavy cream. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Tip: Add cream off the heat to prevent the soup from curdling.
- 6
Return to low heat and warm through gently for 2 minutes without boiling. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
Tip: A gentle warm ensures creamy texture without any risk of separation.
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