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Creamy Mushroom Soup

by Jeri Mobley-Arias January 8, 2021
written by Jeri Mobley-Arias January 8, 2021
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This creamy mushroom soup recipe might be your new favorite! It’s creamy, robust in flavor, hearty and it’s likely that you won’t go for the canned stuff ever again!

If you’re in the mood for cozy soups, then try my Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup and Tomato Bisque recipes, next!

creamy mushroom soup

Creamy Mushroom Soup

If magical mushroom soup were such a thing, this would be it. But in these fall and winter months–heck, year-round for me–I find it difficult to deviate from making a comforting, cozy bowl of soup.

Delicious, earthy flavors that emanate from the cremini mushrooms make for wholesome and comforting eats. After a bowl of this, you’ll likely want to curl into a ball and take a nap.

What Makes This Recipe Different From Other Mushroom Soup Recipes?

This recipe is inspired by a Hungarian mushroom soup. The key ingredient that mushroom soup from the others is the addition of paprika.

For this recipe, I use pimentón, or Spanish paprika. This spice is made from peppers that are smoked and dried over oak fires. There’s something special about this spice; it adds a depth of flavor to food and I use it in a lot of eats.

There are two types of pimentón: sweet and spicy. For this recipe, I use spicy pimentón as I like the balance of smokiness and (whisper of) heat. if you can’t find pimentón, smoked paprika works, too.

creamy mushroom soup sauteed

Ingredients To Make Creamy Mushroom Soup

  • Fats: A mix of quality olive oil and butter.
  • Alliums and Vegetables: Onions, shallots and cremini mushrooms.
  • Herbs: Fresh thyme, parsley and dill.
  • Spices: Kosher Salt, freshly cracked pepper and smoked paprika.
  • Liquids: Vegetable broth, soy sauce, dry white wine, whole milk, lemon juice, and sour cream.
  • Flour: Using all-purpose flour to thicken the soup.
creamy mushroom soup with broth

How to Make Creamy Mushroom Soup

A quick sauté, and time to allow for flavors to marry is all you need before basking in this soul-warming soup. From start to finish, the total time from is roughly 55 minutes.

Before you know it, you’ll be ladling spoon after spoon of this goodness into your bowl. Steps include:

  1. Sauté onions and shallots;
  2. Add cremini mushrooms, thyme, dill, and smoked paprika and cook;
  3. Stir in white wine and cook until liquid has reduced by about half. Add soy sauce and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer;
  4. In a small bowl, add milk and flour;
  5. Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, parsley and crème fraîche. Stir to combine;
  6. Ladle into bowls and serve.
creamy mushroom soup finished

Pairing Tips

  • Crusty baguette or toasted sourdough bread are like BFFs–they go together so well and bring this soup full-circle.
  • Top with–room temperature–crème fraîche for ultimate creaminess.
  • No crème fraîche? No problem. Simply substitute with sour cream.

Looking For More Great Recipes?

Keep the comfy-feels going with these good eats:

  • Chicken Pot Pie
  • Garlic and Mushroom Skillet Chicken
  • Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pork Chops
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Comfort in Soup Form

Are you loving it, too? Leave a comment below and share your love for this recipe on Instagram and Pinterest. We love to see you get down in the kitchen. Happy eating!

creamy mushroom soup

Creamy Mushroom Soup

This creamy mushroom soup recipe might be your new favorite! It’s creamy, robust in flavor, hearty and it’s likely that you won’t go for the canned stuff ever again!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon good olive oil
  • 1½ cups onions, chopped
  • ½ cup shallots, finely chopped
  • 1pound fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2½ teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 2½ teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 1½ tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream

Garnish

  • Crème fraîche or sour cream
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

To Serve

  • Toasted sourdough bread or baguette

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a dutch oven over medium heat, then add olive oil. Sauté onions and shallots for 6 minutes.
  • Add cremini mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes. Add thyme, dill, and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add white wine and cook until liquid has reduced by about half. Add soy sauce and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, add milk and flour and whisk until well combined. Pour into soup and stir to combine. Cook for another 15 minutes, stir every few minutes.
  • Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, parsley and crème fraîche. Stir to combine.
  •  Ladle into bowls and serve.

Notes

Baby Bella mushrooms can be used in lieu of cremini.
 
 
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6 comments

Ken March 12, 2022 - 7:25 pm

This soup is definitely spreading its way around the community! Awesome flavour and texture!

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Jeri Mobley-Arias April 13, 2022 - 1:46 am

That’s awesome! So happy it’s making a lot bellies happy.

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Nazayat Parvez February 3, 2022 - 7:29 pm

5 stars
Delicious!
I added celery, tomato, and red chili flakes and it tasted like Tom Yum soup. Definitely making it again.

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Jeri Mobley-Arias April 13, 2022 - 3:26 am

Glad you enjoyed. Thank you.

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Colleen January 17, 2022 - 8:07 pm

5 stars
Followed your recipe to a TEE and boy oh boy this soup is FANTASTIC!!!!!

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Jeri Mobley-Arias April 13, 2022 - 3:28 am

Glad it was a hit. Thank you!

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