Creamy Mushroom Soup

This Creamy Mushroom Soup is smooth, earthy, and packed with deep mushroom flavor. It’s a classic comfort food that’s easy to make at home and perfect for cozy dinners or starters.

⏱ Prep Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cook: 25 minutes

• Total: ~35 minutes

Servings: 4–6

🍳 Equipment

• Large pot or saucepan

• Knife & cutting board

• Immersion blender (or regular blender)

🥘 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 16 oz (450g) mushrooms (button, cremini, or mix), sliced

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• ½ tsp thyme (dried or fresh)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce (optional, for depth)

• Fresh parsley, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Sauté

1. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.

2. Add onion and cook until soft.

3. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook 5–7 minutes until mushrooms release liquid and brown.

Step 2: Make Roux

1. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir for 1 minute.

Step 3: Add Broth

1. Slowly pour in broth while stirring to avoid lumps.

2. Simmer 10–12 minutes.

Step 4: Blend

1. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth (or blend in batches).

2. Return to pot if using a regular blender.

Step 5: Finish

1. Stir in cream, thyme, and soy/Worcestershire sauce.

2. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Simmer 3–5 minutes.

Step 6: Serve

• Garnish with parsley and serve hot with bread or croutons.

🍽 Flavor & Texture

✔ Creamy and silky smooth
✔ Deep earthy mushroom taste
✔ Comforting and rich
✔ Perfect starter or light meal

⭐ Tips & Variations

• Chunky soup: Blend only half the soup for texture.

• Vegan: Use olive oil, coconut milk, and veggie broth.

• Extra rich: Add grated Parmesan cheese.

• Low-carb: Skip flour and thicken with cream cheese.

📊 Nutrition Facts (Approx per serving)

• Calories: 260

• Fat: 20g

• Carbs: 12g

• Protein: 6g