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Creamy Mushroom Soup

Easy, creamy, hearty mushroom soup with simple ingredients for a comforting, hearty soup that is great as a starter or main dish!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 508 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound white mushrooms sliced (you can also use a mix of cremini, button, and/or shiitake mushrooms)
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: sautéed mushrooms chopped parsley, fresh thyme

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion turns translucent and the garlic becomes fragrant, which takes about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the mushrooms into the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and start to brown, which takes about 5-7 minutes. You will know the moisture is released when there’s a layer of liquid on the bottom of the pot.
  3. Evenly sprinkle the flour over the cooked mushrooms, stirring well to coat them. Cook for an additional minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
  4. Gradually pour in the chicken or vegetable broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for approximately 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  5. Carefully blend the soup until it turns smooth and creamy using either an immersion blender or a regular blender. If using a regular blender, work in batches and exercise caution while working with the hot soup.
  6. If needed, return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper according to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to ensure thorough heating and melding of flavors.
  7. Serve the creamy mushroom soup garnished with sautéed mushrooms, fresh parsley or thyme, and enjoy it while still hot.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 508kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 509mg (21%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 508

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 508kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 509mg 21%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.