Indulge in creamy comfort with this homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe. Made with fresh mushrooms, velvety cream, and aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy days!
1tablespoonbutter, For vegan/dairy-free, add tablespoon of oil
1tablespoonoil
2tablespoonflour, For gluten-free, see the notes
2teaspoonfresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
4cupsvegetable broth
1cupheavy cream, half and half, or milk. For vegan/dairy-free, see the notes
salt to taste
pepper to taste
Instructions
Instant Pot Mushroom Soup
Turn on Instant Pot on Saute mode (high). When it displays "HOT", add oil + butter.Note: For vegan/dairy-free, add tablespoon of oil
Add onions and celery, saute until onions are translucent, around 3-5 minutes.
Add garlic, cook for 30-60 seconds.
Add mushrooms, pinch of salt. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until all the moisture has evaporated and mushrooms have released all its moisture.
Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, to remove the raw flavor of the flour.For gluten-free, see the recipe notes.
Add vegetable broth, thyme, deglaze the pot. Mix well and turn off saute mode.
Close the Instant Pot, vent to sealing position and set it to Manual / Pressure cook mode (high) for 10 minutes.Note: Turn off the keep warm mode.
Let pressure release naturally around 10-15 minutes.
Open the Instant Pot, blend ⅔ of the soup to a smooth puree, leaving ⅓ of the soup chunky.Note: Blend soup to a desired consistency. Puree soup in batches, do not fill the blender more than ⅓. Keep the lid of the blender slightly open to let the hot air escape while blending, to avoid any accidents. Use a kitchen towel to cover the lid to avoid any splashes. You can also use immersion blender to puree the soup.
Return the mixture to the pot. Turn on saute mode (high), add cream/half and half/milk. Bring it to a gentle boil.
Adjust the seasoning salt + pepper. Enjoy!
Stovetop Creamy Mushroom Soup
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions become translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown.
Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir to combine. Cook for a couple of minutes to remove the raw taste of the flour.
Gradually pour in the broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken.
Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, blend in batches and be cautious as the soup will be hot.
Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Heat the soup over low-medium heat, being careful not to let it boil.
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the cream of mushroom soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or thyme.
Notes
Use EXTREME CAUTION when blending HOT liquids to avoid any accidents. Follow the manufacturer's recommended instructions when using kitchen appliances.
Adjust seasoning salt and pepper as per taste.
Add more broth or milk to lighten the consistency.
If using fresh thyme add it with the broth. For dried thyme, I prefer to add it while sautéing veggies, with garlic.
You can make this vegan/dairy-free - please refer to How to make Cream of Mushroom soup vegan/dairy-free discussed earlier in the post.
You can make this gluten-free - please refer to How to Make Cream of Mushroom Soup Gluten-free discussed earlier in the post.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
106
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
39
mg
2
%
Potassium
606
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
131
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
78
mg
8
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.