Description
This Creamy Mushroom Soup is rich, velvety, and full of earthy flavor — the perfect cozy meal made in just 30 minutes! It’s packed with sautéed mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a silky cream base that tastes gourmet but is incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
1/2 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1 tbsp soy sauce (optional, for depth of flavor)
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 8–10 minutes until mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown.
5. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well for 1 minute to form a roux.
6. Gradually whisk in broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
7. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Stir in cream and soy sauce (if using), then simmer for another 3–5 minutes.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
10. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and crusty bread.
Notes
For an ultra-smooth texture, blend part or all of the soup before adding the cream.
Use a mix of mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster) for deeper flavor.
To make it dairy-free, substitute coconut milk for cream and olive oil for butter.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: creamy mushroom soup, 30 minute soup, comfort food, homemade mushroom soup, easy dinner