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Homemade creamy mushroom soup in a black bowl, topped with parsley and black pepper, with sliced mushrooms in a thick beige broth.

Creamy Mushroom Soup

A rich, soul-warming creamy mushroom soup layered with earthy flavors from browned mushrooms, a smooth cream base, and thoughtful finishing touches. Perfect for cozy nights, dinner parties, or anytime comfort is on the menu.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best cream of mushroom soup recipe, Creamy Mushroom Soup, Creamy mushroom soup recipe, Creamy mushroom soup vegan, Creamy mushroom soup with chicken, Creamy mushroom soup without cream, Easy creamy mushroom soup recipe, Simple mushroom soup recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottom pot (Dutch oven or cast iron recommended)
  • Sharp knife (For precise mushroom slicing)
  • Wooden spoon (For stirring and deglazing)
  • Measuring cups
  • Ladle (For serving soup)

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Button mushrooms - Sliced thick
  • 8 oz Baby bella - Aka cremini, sliced thick
  • 4 oz Shiitake mushrooms - Stems removed
  • 1 Yellow onion - Diced
  • 3 Garlic cloves - Minced
  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
  • 4 cup Vegetable broth - Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup Heavy cream - Or substitute (see below)
  • ½ cup Dry white wine - Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt - To taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
  • 2 teaspoon Fresh thyme - Or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice - Freshly squeezed
  • ⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg - Optional but adds warmth
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - For garnish

Instructions

  • Preparing and slicing all mushrooms before cooking to ensure even browning later
  • Cooking mushrooms in batches until golden brown to build deep, earthy flavor
  • Sautéing onions and garlic in the same pot to develop flavor
  • Cooking flour into a roux for thickening and nutty aroma
  • Deglazing the pot and adding liquids gradually to form the soup base
  • Returning mushrooms and simmering with thyme to blend flavors
  • Finishing with lemon and parsley before serving

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg