Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
Enjoy the warm goodness of this Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup, it’s the perfect feel good meal that will warm you up and tastes amazing.
You can never go wrong with a warm bowl of cream of mushroom soup on a cold day and this beef and barley soup, mashed potato soup, and slow cooker creamy sausage and potato soup can also hit the spot!
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup | The Food Cafe
Cream of mushroom soup
Soup has the amazing ability to make us feel happy, hence the reason we often refer to it as a comfort food. This cream of mushroom soup is one of our family favorites and I know it will be yours too.
It all begins with the creamy, bold flavors of marsala wine, minced garlic, fresh thyme, and onions that have been sautéed in warm melted butter. These flavors along with other seasonings bring burst of flavor to the mushrooms and creamy sensation bite after bite.
Ingredients for cream of mushroom soup
- butter
- olive oil
- medium onion, chopped
- garlic, minced
- mushrooms, sliced
- dried thyme
- marsala or white cooking wine
- cornstarch or flour
- chicken broth
- garlic salt
- beef bouillon
- heavy cream
- fresh thyme
Creamy soup just has something a little extra in the taste and texture and that is why I love to make them. This crock pot cheesy ham and potato soup is another creamy sensational recipe that is sure to become a family favorite.
How to make cream of mushroom soup
- Melt butter and oil in a large stock pot and add diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes or until tender. Add in sliced mushrooms and dried thyme and cook another 3-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle cornstarch (or flour) over the mushroom mixture and mix until evenly coated. Cook for 1 minute. Add in wine, garlic salt, and bouillon. Simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and let simmer 10 minutes. Add in cream, mix to combine and let simmer until ready to serve.
Can you freeze cream of mushroom soup?
Yes. Make sure to allow it to cool completely, then store it in an air tight container in your freezer for up to 1 month.
What can I use instead of cream of mushroom soup?
- Fresh sliced mushrooms, sautéed in butter
- Heavy whipping cream or half and half
- Cream cheese
- Whole milk
How do you thicken cream of mushroom soup?
Thickening this cream of mushroom soup recipe is very simple. Just add cornstarch or flour to the stockpot with the mushrooms in it and mix to combine. Cook for 1 minute and then add your liquid. Allow for most of the liquid to evaporate then add in your broth and bring to a boil. The soup will turn out creamy and delicious.
Homemade cream of mushroom soup is super versatile and can be used in combination with other dishes as well, such as chicken and pork chops. Quick and easy from start to finish this homemade recipe will not disappoint.
What makes cream of mushroom soup taste better?
If you really want to enhance the flavor of your soup you can add in more fresh herbs such as
- Tarragon
- Parsley
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Dried onion flakes
You can even add in bacon.
Looking for more mushroom recipes? Try these!
slow cooker beef tips with mushrooms
garlic butter roasted mushrooms
creamy garlic mushroom and parmesan chicken skillet
More soup recipes!
- crockpot stuffed pepper soup
- creamy sausage and tortellini soup
- broccoli cheese soup
- creamy tortellini and spinach soup
- hamburger soup
Want some easy skillet meal recipes?
- Teriyaki Meatball Stir Fry
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
- Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Piccata
- BBQ Pulled Pork
- Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken
- Sweet and Sour Chicken
What Are Some Popular Recipes?
- GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER TAILS
- Keto cheeseburger muffins
- CROCK POT HAM AND POTATO SOUP
- SAUSAGE AND POTATO SOUP
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken With Jalapeno Cream Sauce
- Garlic Steak and Potato Foil
- BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS PAN SEARED
- Parmesan Garlic Butter Shrimp Foil Packs
- Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
What are the most popular recipes families will love?
- Maple Glazed Salmon
- Sheet Pan Herb Garlic Butter Surf and Turf
- Garlic Butter Surf and Turf Skillet
- Coconut Shrimp
- Creamy Garlic Tomato Shrimp Pasta
- Lobster Fried Rice
- Shrimp Cobb Salad,
- baked meatballs in Guinness sauce
- Chocolate dipped peppermint brownies
- peppermint patty stuffed brownies
- Christmas Brownies
Looking for some dessert recipes? Try these!
- sugar cookie fruit pizza
- indoor S’mores
- the best sugar cookies
- easy peanut butter and jelly thumbprint cookies
- rocky road fudge
What are the most popular appetizers?
Appetizers are finger foods that get you prepared for the main course or make perfect munchies at parties. Here are a some great appetizer recipes:
- sheet pan chicken nachos
- sheet pan chili cheese nachos
- bacon ranch deviled eggs
- crescent pizza rolls
- cheesy pigs in a blanket
- crockpot honey garlic little smokies
- Cheesy ranch buffalo chicken dip
- Bacon wrapped scallops
- Stuffed jalapeno poppers
- Easy cheese ball
- spicy sausage cheese balls,
- Cheesy ranch buffalo chicken dip,
- Crescent pizza rolls
- Sweet and spicy crock pot party wing
- Sheet pan beef nachos,
- grilled ham and cheese on a stick
- easy cheese ball
- buffalo chicken meatballs
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 24 oz container mushrooms sliced
- 3 tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup marsala wine or white cooking wine
- ½ cup cornstarch or flour
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 2 beef bouillon cubes crushed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh thyme for garnish
- Salt/pepper to taste optional
Instructions
- Melt butter and oil in a large stock pot and add diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes or until tender. Add in sliced mushrooms and dried thyme and cook another 3-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle cornstarch (or flour) over the mushroom mixture and mix until evenly coated. Cook for 1 minute. Add in wine, garlic salt, and bouillon. Simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and let simmer 10 minutes. Add in cream, mix to combine and let simmer until ready to serve.
