Serbian Creamy Mushroom Soup (Krem Supa od Gljiva)
A rich and comforting creamy mushroom soup, often made with a variety of mushrooms and a touch of traditional Balkan seasoning. This version focuses on a smooth, velvety texture and deep mushroom flavor.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Mixed mushrooms(fresh (e.g., button, cremini, portobello, shiitake), sliced)
- 1 large Yellow onion(finely chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves(minced)
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 5 cups Vegetable broth(low sodium)
- 1 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Parsley(fresh, chopped, for garnish)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 tsp Vegeta (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 10-12 minutes.
💡 Tip: Browning the mushrooms deepens their flavor. - 2
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to cook out the raw flour taste.
- 5
Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the milk and Vegeta (if using). Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
💡 Tip: Whisking continuously prevents lumps. - 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 7
Stir in the heavy cream. Blend the soup to your desired consistency using an immersion blender or by carefully transferring it to a regular blender. Be cautious when blending hot liquids.
💡 Tip: For a chunkier soup, blend only half of it. - 8
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
💡 Tip: Serve with crusty bread or homemade pastries.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Using a variety of mushrooms will provide a more complex flavor.
- ✓If dried porcini mushrooms are available, soak them and add them along with their soaking liquid for an extra boost of flavor.
- ✓A splash of dry sherry or white wine can be added after the garlic and before the broth for added depth.
🔄 Variations
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add a tablespoon of lemon juice at the end for brightness.