This Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup is packed with fresh mushrooms and bursting with flavor. It’s thick, creamy, and healthier than the store-bought kind. Once you try this version, you’ll be making it all season long!
I’ve been on a total soup kick this month. That’s really nothing new, though, since I eat soup almost every week of the year, even when it’s 95 degrees outside. I love curling up with a big ‘ole mug of my favorite soup and enjoying the warmth and flavor. And now that fall is here, soups are consumed several times a week.
From this chicken noodle soup, to creamy corn chowder and french onion, I love them all. But one of my absolute favorites is this Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup.
I love the flavor, the texture, and, of course, the mushrooms. I’ve been making it for several months now and couldn’t wait until the weather got a little cooler to share it with you. After all, fall weather and soup go perfectly together, right?
This Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup is packed with fresh mushrooms and bursting with flavor. It’s thick, creamy, and healthier than the store-bought kind. Once you try this version, you’ll be making it all season long!
If you’re a mushroom fanatic like I am, then this Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup was made for you. There are chunks of mushrooms in the soup, plus more pureed mushrooms to give this soup a creamy texture, without adding a lot of milk. The pureed mushrooms gives this soup a thick texture and is more waist-line friendly, too.
And like most of my recipes, this Easy Cream of Mushroom soup is a breeze to whip. You can have it prepped and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes. And everything is made in one pot, and one pot only, which means that you’ll have less dishes to clean. And that’s a winner in my book!
Like I mentioned before, I pureed the soup just before adding the milk, which gives it a thicker texture. Using milk instead of cream helps reduce the calories, as you won’t need to use much milk if you do this. However, if you would prefer to not puree the soup, you can certainly skip this step. I’ve made this soup both ways and it turns out delicious every time!
I also use a combination of chicken broth and beef broth in this soup. I know it sounds strange, but trust me, it’s delicious! I actually accidentally stumbled upon this flavor, as I ran out of chicken broth the last time I made this soup. So once I used beef broth, I was hooked!
Once you try this Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup, I guarantee you’ll never go back to the canned version. Made with real ingredients and at a fraction of the calories that you would find in the store, this soup is warm, comforting, and perfect for the cooler weather.
Looking for more soup recipes? I’ve got you covered!
Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds cremini or baby bella mushrooms
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup milk I used 2%
Instructions
- Melt butter in large soup pot or sauce pan over medium heat.
- Once butter is melted, add in olive oil, mushrooms, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook over medium heat until mushrooms start to brown, about 5 minutes. Then remove one cup of the mushrooms and set aside.
- Stir in chicken and beef broth and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, blend soup until thickly pureed. If you do not have an immersion blender, pour soup into a regular blender and mix until pureed. Then pour back into pot.
- Whisk in milk and stir in mushrooms. Heat over low heat to warm up, if needed. Serve immediately.
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Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
I love your 30-minute recipes, and this looks like a winner! My mom used to make mushroom soup when I was growing up, but I’ve never done so myself. That needs to change!!
Gayle says
Thank you, Blair! It’s so easy to make, so I’ve been making it practically every week this fall!
Mir says
I’m totally a soup girl, too. My immersion blender gets a huge workout all the time! This looks fantastic. Mushroom soup is a huge favorite!
Gayle says
Thanks, Mir! I love my immersion blender, too. It’s so much easier than lugging out my regular blender!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Creamy soups are TOTALLY my favorite kind of soup! Especially if it happens to involve mushrooms like this beauty! I’m seriously drooling over how ultimately creamy this soup looks, Gayle! This needs to be my lunch today for real. 😉
Gayle says
Thank you, Sarah!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
All soup, all the time. That’s my motto! I can never have enough. And I’m a big mushroom lover too. They are pretty much perfect with anything!
Gayle says
Yes! I could literally eat soup 24/7, I just love it so much.
cakespy says
I am in awe of this recipe! I never would have believed cream of mushroom soup could come together so quickly.
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words! It’s so easy to make and so delicious!
Nora | Savory Nothings says
Gayle, I’m a total soup person too! I could eat some pretty much every day 🙂 This cream of mushroom soup sounds so delicious – I can’t believe how creamy it looks with just a bit of milk!
Gayle says
Thanks, Nora! The trick of pureeing the soup helps with extra creaminess, without all of the calories. And that’s a winner in my book! 🙂
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I can have cream of mushroom soup in under 30 minutes?!!! I love this, Gayle!
Gayle says
Thanks, Alice!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
This looks a million times better than the stuff in the can, Gayle! I love how it’s packed with fresh mushrooms and lightened up with milk rather than cream. Yum!
Gayle says
Thanks, Kristine! This is definitely a lot better (and creamier) than the store-bought kind!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I am well in to soup mode at the moment too Gayle. Mushroom soup has a spcial place in my heart too, as it’s what my mum would always make me when I was ill.
Gayle says
I’m so glad you share my love of mushroom soup, Dannii! I crave this ALL the time! 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
I can have soup every day all the time especially once the weather gets chillier. This homemade mushroom soup sounds so much better than anything in the can! Love that this doesn’t need as much milk, it looks so creamy and delicious!
Gayle says
Thanks for the soup love, Kelly!
Mira says
It is time to make some mushroom soup! This one sounds and looks amazing! Pinned!
Gayle says
Thanks, Mira!
marcie says
It doesn’t matter what the weather is, I eat soup all the time too. And I’m a mushroom fanatic, and especially love baby bellas! The combination of chicken and beef stock sounds delicious too — more layers of flavor. This soup is right up my alley!
Gayle says
Thank you, Marcie! I was surprised at how well the chicken and beef broths blended together. And yes for more mushrooms! 🙂
Amy | Foodetcaetera says
There is nothing I like more than mushrooms!!! Thank you so much for the idea!
Amy
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by, Amy!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
Cream of mushroom soup is one of my all time favourite soups! I’ve only made it from scratch once or twice though – need to change that. My problem is that the kids don’t care for it so I tend to go with something they’ll eat instead. I think next soup night will have to be mushroom though, it looks so good! 🙂
Gayle says
My husband doesn’t care too much for this soup either, so it means more for me! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, Stacey!
Dani @ Dani California Cooks says
It’s definitely soup season! Yum!
Gayle says
Soup season is the best!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
This soup is perfect for the chilly day outside!! And it can be on my table with only one dirtied pot and 30 minutes?! Yes please!!
Gayle says
Thanks, Rachel! I could eat this soup practically every day, it’s my favorite! 🙂
Ashley says
I’m on a soup kick right there with you! And I LOVE anything with mushrooms! This sounds just wonderful!
Gayle says
Thanks, Ashley!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
Why have I never thought of make homemade cream of mushroom soup? Wow this soup sounds so good. It’s chilly here in Vegas and I’d love to curl up with a big bowl of this soup. It’s an added bonus that it’s only 30 minutes start to finish. Winner!!
Gayle says
Thanks, Cyndi! This soup is so easy to make that I literally whip it up all the time! 🙂
Izzy @ she likes food says
I have been all about the soup lately too! It has been cold and rainy and I actually turn on the heat today! I wish I had a big bowl of this for dinner tonight 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Izzy! It hits the spot!
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
This sounds so thick, creamy and delicious! Love that it’s healthier than canned!
Gayle says
Thanks, Kelley!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
Cream of mushroom soup NOT from a can in one pot and less than 30 minutes? Ummmm… YES! Sign me up!
Gayle says
It’s delicious, Rachelle!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Cream of Mushroom soup is one of my favorites! Love having this quick and delicious recipe in my repertoire!
Gayle says
Thanks, Annie!
Denise @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Can you believe I’ve never had cream of mushroom soup before? I need to try it ASAP!
Gayle says
It’s delicious!
Michelle @ My California Kitchen says
Yess! I’ve had soup every night this week! Love it and love this easy, quick recipe!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words, Michelle!
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
You know, I’m not the biggest mushroom fan, but this quick and comforting soup might just win me over. Hurray for soup season!
Gayle says
Thanks, Kate!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
I love the little pots you put the soup in! They’re so cute! And this soup looks delish!
Gayle says
Thank you, Shelby!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Cream of Mushroom Soup is an old favorite of mine! Love that this one can be made in 30 minutes!
Gayle says
Thanks, Christin!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
This is such a classic recipe, Gayle! I love how simple it is. I wish I had a bowl right now!
Gayle says
Thank you, Jen!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
I love mushroom soup, this look so perfect for the cold nights we are having these days!
Gayle says
Thanks, Manali!
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
I LOVE mushrooms soup! this recipe sounds so warm and comforting! 😉 my mom would totally love this recipe too! YUMMM
Gayle says
Thanks, Michele! It’s a favorite of mine!
Harriet Emily says
I adore mushroom soup!!! I love making it during Autumn, its so comforting and flavoursome. This looks so creamy and delicious Gayle! Love it!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words, Harriet!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
I am so thrilled to see this recipe because I absolutely hate the canned version! I combine chicken and beef broth all the time, love that flavor! What a great recipe Gayle!
Gayle says
Thanks, Mariah! I love using both chicken and beef broth, it has such a great flavor!
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
Homemade is the way to go – I love this Gayle!
Gayle says
Thanks, Alyssa!