Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4–6 servings
• Category: Soup / Comfort Food
• Cuisine: American / European-Inspired
• Keywords: creamy mushroom soup, homemade mushroom soup, comfort soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 16 oz mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or mixed)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 8–10 minutes until browned and tender.
5. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir well. Cook for 1 minute.
6. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
7. Add thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
8. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Stir in heavy cream and heat gently (do not boil).
10. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.

Tips & Variations

• Blend half the soup for extra creaminess while keeping texture.
• Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
• Add a splash of white wine when cooking mushrooms for deeper flavor.

Why This Recipe Works

Slowly sautéed mushrooms release deep umami flavor, while a simple roux creates a silky texture. Finishing with cream adds richness without overpowering the earthy mushroom taste, making this soup perfectly balanced and comforting.