Custrd is out on the App Store — Download it free →
Back to recipes

Cream of Mushroom Soup

A silky, comforting soup loaded with sautéed mushrooms and finished with cream. Perfect as a starter or light meal served with crusty bread.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
6g
Cream of Mushroom Soup
soupvegetariancomfort foodmushroomscreamy

Ingredients

10 items — tap to check off

Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.

Open the app

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Slice the mushrooms into even, thin pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

  2. Step 2

    Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

  3. Step 3

    Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and fresh thyme.

  4. Step 4

    Sauté the mushrooms for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their liquid and begin to brown.

  5. Step 5

    Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well, cooking for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.

  6. Step 6

    Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.

  7. Step 7

    Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.

  8. Step 8

    Simmer for 2-3 minutes more until heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (5-quart)
  • wooden spoon
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • ladle

Cook smarter

Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge

Custrd is a free iOS app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations.