Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff (Printable)

Earthy mushrooms meet rich creaminess in this comforting vegetarian bowl with deep umami flavors.

# Ingredient List:

→ Mushrooms

01 - 1 pound mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, button), sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced

→ Soup Base

06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
08 - 4 cups vegetable broth
09 - 2 tablespoons dry white wine, optional
10 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon white miso paste
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Creamy Element

15 - 0.75 cup sour cream or full-fat crème fraîche
16 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

→ Garnish

17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
18 - Extra sour cream for serving, optional

# How to Make:

01 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden and have released their moisture.
03 - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
04 - Deglaze with white wine if using, scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pot.
05 - Add vegetable broth, soy sauce, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk miso paste with 2 tablespoons of hot broth until smooth. Stir this mixture back into the soup.
07 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream until fully combined and the soup is creamy. Do not boil after adding sour cream to prevent curdling.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley and an extra dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of three different mushroom varieties creates layers of flavor you simply cant achieve with just one type.
  • Its deceptively luxurious without being heavy, making it perfect for those nights when you want comfort food but dont want to feel weighed down afterward.
02 -
  • After adding sour cream, never let the soup return to a boil or youll end up with an unappealing curdled texture instead of creamy perfection.
  • Mushrooms need space in the pan – if they're crowded, they'll steam instead of developing those gorgeous golden edges that provide so much flavor.
03 -
  • Save your mushroom stems in the freezer to make vegetable stock – they add incredible umami depth that makes store-bought broths taste homemade.
  • The soup actually tastes better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld, making it perfect for meal prep or dinner parties where you want to cook ahead.
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