Cremini Mushroom And Potato Soup

 

Cremini Mushroom And Potato Soup

This soup is so creamy but so tasty.  Mushrooms, and Potatoes are two foods with a rich source of potassium and other healthy benefits.  Include them in your diet frequently.

Ingredients
2 tablespoon salted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup onion, diced
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tsp salt

Directions:
Melt the butter in a pot. Add the onions and garlic and sauté over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Then add the potatoes and mushrooms and sauté for another 5 minutes.

Add the vegetable broth, thyme, rosemary, black pepper and salt. Allow the soup to come to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.

Simmer the soup for 30 minutes.

Remove from heat and use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the soup until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve in bowls and garnish with crème fraîche or fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary and parsley.  Serves 4