Stormwind City Mushroom Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A creamy, aromatic mushroom soup with a hint of thyme, inspired by the bustling markets of Stormwind. This French-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs butter, onion, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 4 cloves garlic
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped medium onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until mushrooms release liquid and begin to brown.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or transfer to a blender in batches).
6. Step 6: Return to pot, stir in 1 cup heavy cream, and heat gently over low heat for 5 minutes until warmed through (do not boil).
7. Step 7: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.