Sautéed Baby Bella Mushroom Soup with Celery and Onion
An easy, silky mushroom soup highlighting sautéed baby bella mushrooms, aromatic celery, and onions in a buttery broth. This french-inspired keto (keto, low carb) ready in about 40 minutes pairs butter, medium, diced yellow onion, diced celery stalks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2, diced celery stalks
- 12 oz, sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt 3 tbsp butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 2 diced celery stalks, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Step 2: Add 12 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 7-8 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and start to brown.
- Step 3: Stir in 4 cups chicken broth and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, then bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Step 4: Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth but still slightly textured. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and heat through for 3 minutes.
- Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then serve warm garnished with additional thyme if desired.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Baby Bella Mushroom Soup with Celery and Onion take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (10 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 Sautéed Baby Bella Mushroom Soup with Celery and Onion?
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 butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Baby Bella Mushroom Soup with Celery and Onion?
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 Sautéed Baby Bella Mushroom Soup with Celery and Onion 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.
Is Sautéed Baby Bella Mushroom Soup with Celery and Onion keto?
Yes — this recipe is tagged keto, low carb, vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
