Hearty Mushroom and Spinach Soup
A comforting, creamy soup with earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a touch of umami-rich broth. This french-inspired soups ready in about 50 minutes pairs sliced mushrooms, fresh spinach, small, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 400 g, sliced mushrooms
- 300 g, fresh spinach
- 1 small, diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 medium, diced carrot
- 1/2 stalk, diced celery
- 800 ml broth
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp, fresh thyme
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Add 1 diced carrot and 1/2 diced celery. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in 400 g sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 3: Pour in 800 ml broth and 1 tsp thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Step 4: Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Stir in 100 ml heavy cream and 300 g fresh spinach. Cook for 2 minutes until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Hearty Mushroom and Spinach Soup take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (20 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Hearty Mushroom and Spinach Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sliced mushrooms from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Hearty Mushroom and Spinach Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Hearty Mushroom and Spinach Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Hearty Mushroom and Spinach Soup?
French soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
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Perfect soups recipe for a weeknight dinner.
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Doubled the garlic (as one does) and it was amazing.