Creamy Mushroom Soup – Don’t Lose This Recipe!
This rich, velvety mushroom soup is comforting, elegant, and surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for cozy nights, dinner parties, or meal prep.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
500g (1 lb) fresh mushrooms (button, cremini, or mixed), sliced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tbsp soy sauce (boosts umami)
Optional garnish: chopped parsley, croutons, drizzle of cream
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté the base
In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add onion and cook until soft (about 4–5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2️⃣ Cook the mushrooms
Add mushrooms and thyme. Cook 8–10 minutes until mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown. This step builds deep flavor—don’t rush it!
3️⃣ Thicken the soup
Sprinkle flour over mushrooms. Stir well and cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
4️⃣ Add broth
Gradually pour in broth while stirring. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 10–15 minutes.
5️⃣ Blend (optional but recommended)
For a creamy texture, blend the soup using an immersion blender. Leave some chunks for texture if desired.
6️⃣ Finish with cream
Stir in heavy cream and soy sauce (if using). Simmer 2–3 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper.
7️⃣ Serve
Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley, croutons, or a swirl of cream.
❓ Q & A Section
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Yes! Substitute butter with olive oil and use coconut milk or cashew cream instead of heavy cream.
Q: Can I freeze mushroom soup?
A: Yes, but freeze it before adding cream for best texture. Add cream when reheating.
Q: What mushrooms work best?
A: Cremini (baby bella) give deeper flavor, but white button mushrooms work well too. A mix is even better!
Q: How can I make it thicker?
A: Add an extra tablespoon of flour, or blend more of the soup for a thicker consistency.
Q: Can I make it low-carb?
A: Skip the flour and thicken by blending more mushrooms or adding a little cream cheese.
💡 Pro Tips
Add a splash of white wine after cooking mushrooms for extra depth.
A pinch of nutmeg enhances cream-based soups beautifully.
For restaurant-style flavor, add a small spoon of sour cream at the end.
