Description
Rich, creamy, and loaded with umami, this Best Mushroom Soup with Fresh Cremini Mushrooms is the perfect cozy comfort food. It’s an easy recipe that comes together in under an hour, ideal for a quick dinner or a healthy lunch. With earthy cremini mushrooms, fresh herbs, and a splash of cream, this soup is a soul-warming dish you’ll crave all winter long. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, a healthy snack, or easy food ideas for guests, this mushroom soup ticks all the boxes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 pound fresh cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Clean the cremini mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice them evenly.
2. In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions for 4–5 minutes until translucent.
3. Add garlic and thyme, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
4. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 8–10 minutes until they release moisture and begin to brown.
5. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir to coat. Cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
6. Gradually add broth while stirring, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
7. Blend half the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender to create a creamy texture, leaving some mushroom chunks for bite.
8. Stir in heavy cream and simmer on low for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve hot with toasted bread.
Notes
Keep the heat low after adding cream to avoid curdling.
For a vegan version, use plant-based cream and butter.
Don’t skip the browning step—it builds the deep, savory mushroom flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg