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Cozy Creamy Mushroom Pasta Soup

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A warm and comforting mushroom pasta soup that’s easy to make and perfect for a chilly evening. This recipe combines fresh and dried mushrooms for a deep flavor, enriched with creamy sour cream and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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Main ingredients

  • 1 tsp Dill (Fresh, for garnish)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 0.5 oz Dried mushrooms (For rehydrating)
  • 1 lb Mushrooms (Fresh, a mix of cremini and shiitake recommended, chopped)
  • 1 Onion (Yellow, chopped)
  • 1 tsp Thyme (Dried)
  • 6 cups Beef broth or chicken broth (Use your favorite)
  • 1 tsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 oz Pasta (Small shapes like ditalini, elbow macaroni, or small shells)
  • 0.5 tsp Paprika
  • Salt and pepper (To taste)
  • 2 tbsp Butter (For sautéing)
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream
  • 1 cup Boiling water (For rehydrating dried mushrooms)

Instructions

  1. Rehydrate the Dried Mushrooms: Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the dried mushrooms in a heatproof bowl. Let them soak for about 15 minutes. Drain well (reserving soaking liquid if desired) and chop.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Cook the Mushrooms: Add the chopped fresh mushrooms and rehydrated mushrooms to the pot. Sprinkle with thyme and paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fresh mushrooms release liquid and start to brown, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Build the Broth: Pour in the broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add the Pasta: Add the pasta to the simmering soup and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  6. Get Creamy: Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream and Parmesan cheese until combined and creamy.
  7. Season to Perfection: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish generously with fresh dill.

Notes

This soup is fast, easy, giftable, and crowd-pleasing. For best results, don’t overcrowd the pot when cooking mushrooms to ensure they brown properly. Taste and adjust seasoning at the end.

Find it online: https://speedydishes.com/cozy-creamy-mushroom-pasta-soup-recipe/