The Best Comforting Creamy Mushroom Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

A deeply savory soup with a velvety texture, made with a medley of mushrooms, onions, and a touch of cream for richness. This French soup recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs button mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
• 1.5 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups sliced button mushrooms, 1.5 cups cremini mushrooms, and 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Add 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
4. Step 4: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches and puree until creamy. Return to the pot.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the soup is heated through and has a rich, velvety consistency. Serve hot, garnished with additional thyme if desired.