Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
A small white bowl filled with Homemade Creamy Mushroom Soup garnished with olive oil, fresh thyme, black pepper and crispy mushrooms.

Homemade Creamy Mushroom Soup

Description

Homemade Creamy Mushroom Soup is a rich, velvety soup made from fresh, wholesome ingredients. It is known for its comforting, earthy flavor profile. This mushroom soup’s simplicity in preparation is a testament to its versatility. It’s a perfect starter for a dinner party, or as a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, sliced (reserve about 1/2 cup)
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 stalk celery minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finishing oil, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Clean mushrooms and slice. Be sure to reserve about 1/2 cup to crisp up and use as a garnish.
  2. Melt the butter in a soup pot with the minced shallots and celery.
  3. Allow the vegetables to soften for a few minutes.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms.
  5. Season with kosher salt, black pepper and fresh thyme.
  6. Allow the mushrooms to cook down for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Dust the mushrooms with flour. Stir.
  8. Allow the raw flour taste to cook off for about two minutes.
  9. Pour in the stock. Scrape up the bits from the bottom.
  10. Simmer on medium-low for another 15 minutes.
  11. Incorporate the heavy whipping cream. 
  12. Simmer another 5 minutes. 
  13. Taste for salt.
  14. As the soup is in its final simmer, crisp up the reserved mushrooms in a pan with the oil. 
  15. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
  16. Pour into individual cups or bowls. 
  17. Garnish with fresh thyme, fresh parsley, drizzle of finishing oil, a few crispy mushrooms and croutons (optional).
  18. ENJOY!

Notes

  • To save time, purchase pre-sliced mushrooms.
  • Button mushrooms are a great alternative to cremini mushrooms.
  • If slicing, be consistent with knife cuts.
  • White or yellow onions can be used instead of shallots.
  • Use vegetable stock and a non-dairy heavy cream to make this a Vegan Mushroom Soup.
  • Half and half, coconut milk, sour cream and or soy milk can be used instead of heavy whipping cream.
  • Blend prior to serving for a creamier mushroom soup.
  • Taste for salt throughout the cooking process.
  • See post for additional notes/tips.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat gently on the stove.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Soup, Bisque
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving

Keywords: how to clean mushrooms, best mushrooms for soup, blog, blogger, blogger life, blogger style, blogs, can you wash mushrooms, charlotte, charlotte fashion plate, charlotte nc, chef, chef life, chick, easy recipe, eats, egg, food, food blog, food blogger, food lover, food network, food photo, food photography, food porn, food writer, foodie, foodies, foods, french cooking, fresh parsley, heavy cream, herbs, home chef, home cook, home cooking, home cooks, homemade, how to clean mushrooms, how to make a vegan creamy mushroom soup, how to make a vegetarian creamy mushroom soup, how to make creamy mushroom soup, how to make homemade creamy mushroom soup, mccormick, mushrooms, nom, noms, one pan queen city, queen city eats, quick recipe, recipe, recipe blog, recipe of the day, recipes, social media, social media video on how to prepare mushroom soup, soup, soup recipes, soups, substitute for heavy whipping cream in soup, tiktok, TikTok video making homemade creamy mushroom soup, varieties of mushrooms, video showing how to make creamy mushroom soup, what kind of mushrooms to use for soup, yum, yummy, yummy food, Creamy Mushroom Soup, Homemade Mushroom Soup, Mushroom Soup Recipe, Creamy Soup, Mushroom Bisque, Mushroom Cream Soup, Easy Mushroom Soup, Best Mushroom Soup, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Mushroom Chowder, Gourmet Mushroom Soup, Simple Mushroom Soup, Quick Mushroom Soup, Mushroom and Thyme Soup, Delicious Mushroom Soup, Homemade Creamy Mushroom Soup Recipe, Easy Creamy Mushroom Soup from Scratch, Best Mushroom Soup with Fresh Ingredients, How to Make Creamy Mushroom Soup at Home, Delicious Mushroom Bisque for Dinner, Step-by-Step Mushroom Soup Cooking Guide, Creamy Mushroom Chowder with Shallots and Thyme, Healthy Homemade Mushroom Cream Soup Recipe, Gourmet Cream of Mushroom Soup for Foodies,

Did you make this recipe?

Share a photo and tag us — we can't wait to see what you've made!

Find it online: https://www.charlottefashionplate.com/recipes/homemade-creamy-mushroom-soup/