Prepare the mushrooms by removing the stems, then wiping the mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Slice them into 1/4” thick pieces.
8 oz cremini mushrooms
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms to the hot pan and add a good pinch of salt. Cook and stir the mushrooms often. After 3 - 5 minutes, the mushrooms will have released their excess moisture.
Once the mushrooms have released their excess moisture, add the olive oil. Sauté for 2 minutes.
2 TBS olive oil
Then, add the minced garlic to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
2 cloves minced garlic
Next, add the flour and stir to create a roux with the oil. Cook for 1 minute.
1 TBS flour
Pour in about 1/2 a cup of stock to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Then, pour in the rest of the broth, the heavy cream, and the soy sauce.
2 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 TBS soy sauce
Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat so it’s on a gentle simmer. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is browned and slightly thickened. Taste and add salt if needed.
kosher salt
Garnish with a fresh herb such as thyme or minced parsley and enjoy!