Creamy Mushroom Soup (Ciorbă de Ciuperci)

Ciorbă de Ciuperci is a classic Romanian creamy mushroom soup that is perfect for a cozy night in. This comforting soup is packed with earthy flavors and is sure to warm you up on a chilly evening.

Creamy Mushroom Soup (Ciorbă de Ciuperci)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 500g mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  2. Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release their liquid and become golden brown.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a simmer. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the soup from heat and ladle into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
8g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot Ladle Knife Cutting board

Tools

Soup bowls Soup ladle

Serving suggestions

Serve the Ciorbă de Ciuperci with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white wine when cooking the mushrooms.

Cost

$10