Simple Mushroom Soup with Fresh Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

A comforting, creamy soup made with earthy mushrooms and fresh thyme, ready in 40 minutes. This American soup recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs mushrooms, butter, and onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 145 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 8 oz mushrooms
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Finely chop 8 oz mushrooms and 1/2 medium onion. Mince 2 cloves garlic.
2. Step 2: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups chicken broth until smooth. Add 1 tsp fresh thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in 8 oz mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes until tender. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and simmer for 2 more minutes.