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-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs button mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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 cups, sliced button mushrooms
• 1.5 cups, sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1/2 cup, sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 large, chopped onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 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.