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Creamy Mushroom Pasta Soup

Creamy Mushroom Pasta Soup: Comfort in Every Spoonful

Creamy Mushroom Pasta Soup is the ultimate comfort food, providing rich flavors from fresh and dried mushrooms in a hearty, one-pot meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 ounce Dried Mushrooms Optional but recommended for added richness
  • 4 cups Just Boiled Water
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced
  • 1 pound Fresh Mushrooms sliced or diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika optional
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme fresh or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon Dill optional
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Broth Beef, Chicken, or Vegetable
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce optional
For the Heartiness
  • 8 ounces Pasta e.g., ditalini
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Heavy Cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated, can substitute with asiago or brie
Seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Mushroom Pasta Soup
  1. Soak the dried mushrooms in just boiled water for 10 to 15 minutes to rehydrate them. Once tender, chop and reserve soaking liquid.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, soaked dried mushrooms, and fresh mushrooms. Sauté for about 15 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Stir in garlic, paprika, thyme, and dill, cooking until fragrant for around 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the broth and reserved mushroom soaking water, add soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce, then mix in the pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
  5. Once the pasta is tender, remove from heat and stir in sour cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a mix of dried and fresh mushrooms to enhance umami flavor. Avoid overcooking the pasta to retain texture and consider adding greens before serving for extra nutrition.

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