Nut-Free Crema de Hongos
Creamy, comforting, and completely nut-free, this Nut-Free Crema de Hongos is a velvety mushroom soup that showcases earthy button and portobello mushrooms enhanced by aromatic garlic, thyme, and onion. Perfect for those with nut allergies, this recipe creates a luscious texture with heavy cream and features a robust flavor profile that’s both satisfying and elegant. Ready in just 45 minutes, this gluten-free soup is blended to silky perfection and garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and herbal brightness. Whether served as a starter or paired with crusty bread for a light meal, this crema de hongos is sure to delight mushroom lovers and comfort food enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 16 ounces button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 8 ounces portobello mushrooms, cleaned and slices
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the button and portobello mushrooms to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are browned and tender.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cook for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
Use an immersion blender to carefully blend the soup until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches, then return to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.4 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.7 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 4731 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.2 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 4236 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
