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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

5 from 1 vote
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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

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)

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

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.

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