Description
This creamy mushroom soup delivers all the richness of a classic comfort dish without heavy cream. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant starters, it’s nutrient-packed, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb mushrooms, sliced (cremini, shiitake, or button)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté 1 minute.
- Add mushrooms and cook 8–10 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- Sprinkle flour over mushroom mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in milk. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with thyme, and serve hot.
Notes
Use a mix of mushrooms for deeper flavor. For dairy-free, swap milk with oat or almond milk. Add heavy cream for extra indulgence, or use gluten-free flour if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 83
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: mushroom soup, creamy mushroom soup, no cream soup, one-pot recipe, comfort food