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The Best Mushroom Soup

Created: September 18, 2020 Updated: October 4, 2022 by lyuba 41 Comments

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Comforting, classic creamy mushroom soup made with a few flavorful additions to make it the best. This creamy soup is made with three types of mushrooms and fresh sage. It’s simple, hearty and guaranteed to please every mushroom lover.

Mushroom Soup in a white bowl topped with fresh sage

MUSHROOM SOUP

Oh no, it’s officially cold season and my house is being hit pretty hard. Little man and I can’t get over an annoying cold for two weeks now. It’s been hot tea and soup for us every day. Chicken noodle can get quite tiring after having it two days in a row. That’s why I’ve been mixing business and pleasure and making a different soup for us every other day.

Some of our favorites soups have been Pasta E Figiole and Stuffed Pepper Soups and of course, Spicy Meatball and Gnocchi soup. My new favorite comfort soup is this Creamy Mushroom Soup, and let me tell you, this mushroom soup is the best. My family and I might be a little biased but when my mom told me she loved it, I know it must be true. She is quite picky when it comes to food, being a chef herself, so her compliment about what I create goes a long way.

Don’t just take my word for it though, make it yourself and let me know if you like it. You can even throw in another type of mushroom in here. Different types of mushrooms bring something special to the soup, and some fresh sage compliments all the flavors beautifully.

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top view of Mushroom soup in white bowl on light brown plate and spoon next to it

What mushrooms to choose for the soup?

Get a combination of two or three different types of mushrooms for a wider and more intense mushroom flavor.

Baby bella (crimini), button mushrooms, and portobello mushrooms work perfectly and readily available at all grocery stores. Shiitake mushrooms are also available in many stores. Try to get some other mushrooms like oyster, chanterelle, porcini, or any other mushrooms you can find at your store. 

HOW DO I MAKE MUSHROOM SOUP

Start by preheating the Dutch oven or another soup pot over medium heat so you can sear onions and mushrooms. 

Melt butter and add onion. Cook it until golden brown and add mushrooms. Let them cook and until golden as well. 

Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and onion and stir well until flour coats the mushrooms. Slowly pour in stock while stirring and bring it to boil. Lower the heat, add bay leaf, sage, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook uncovered for about an hour over low (or a little bit higher) heat as soon very gently simmers. 

Take out the bay leaf and add heavy whipping cream. Cook for a few more minutes and enjoy a bowl of comforting mushroom soup!

The Best Mushroom Soup in a bowl on a plate

CAN THIS MUSHROOM SOUP BE GLUTEN FREE?

Absolutely! To make this soup gluten free, you can use either all purpose gluten free flour or cornstarch. If you choose to use gluten free flour, use it the same way as regular flour is used in the recipe. 

To use cornstarch to thicken soup: combine a couple of tablespoons of cornstarch with some cold chicken stock and stir until smooth. The best time to add cornstarch mixture is when the soup has been cooking for an hour and almost done. Cornstarch shouldn’t be cooked for a long time or it will start to break down. Make sure to slowly stir the soup until thickened.

WHAT IF I WANT MY SOUP THICKER?

I’ve gotten some comments about this soup stating that it tastes great but they would like it thicker. There is a very easy solution and all you have to do is increase the amount of flour. This soup is very brothy as is so if you want it thicker, use double the amount of flour, which is 6 tablespoons.

 mushroom soup in a bowl being spooned out

SOME MORE SOUP RECIPES TO TRY

I love rich and creamy soups and there are so many that we enjoy during the fall and winter season. 

Asiago Broccoli Cheese Soup and Italian Broccoli Cheese Soup are great broccoli soups but if you are more into cauliflower, try my Cheesy Cauliflower Soup.

Turning the classic tomato soup creamy in a Creamy Tomato Bisque is very comforting and so as this Potato Leek Soup.

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A white bowl on top of a decorative tan plate filled with Mushroom soup.

The Best Mushroom Soup

This creamy soup is made with three types of mushrooms and fresh sage. It's simple, hearty and guaranteed to please every mushroom lover.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mushroom, Mushroom soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 (makes 6-7 cups)
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 lb portobello mushrooms
  • 1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/2 lb oyster mushrooms
  • 1 Vidalia onion
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • 5 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp minced sage
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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Instructions

  • Slice onion and mushrooms thinly.
  • Preheat a Dutch oven or another soup pot over medium heat.
  • Melt butter in the pot and add onions. Cook onions until golden brown.
  • Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and onions and stir well.
  • Pour in stock while stirring and bring the mixture to boil. Once the soup starts to boil, turn it down to medium-low.
  • Add bay leaf, minced sage, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir and cook uncovered for about an hour. Stir the mixture occasionally.
  • Take out the bay leaf.
  • Stir in heavy cream and cook for a couple more minutes.

Blending option:

  • **Blended option: you can also make this soup smooth instead of chunky by blending the mixture before adding heavy cream. Just transfer the entire content of the pot into a blender (remember to take out the bay leaf first) and pulse until all smooth. Pour the mixture back into the pot and stir in heavy cream. Cook for a couple more minutes.**

Storing:

  • Store mushroom soup in an air-tight food storage container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Make it thicker:

  • It's very easy to make the soup thicker if you wish and all you have to do is increase the amount of flour. This soup is pretty brothy as is so if you want it thicker, use double the amount of flour, which would be 6 tablespoons.

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Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1265mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1268IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
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mushroom soup collage top: bowl mushroom soup - bottom: spoonful of soup and title words in the middle

Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles on October 3, 2016. Updated on September 18, 2020.

LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    October 5, 2016 at 8:12 am

    Love Mushroom soup!! I’ll have to try your recipe – the combination of recipes must make it extra good. Hope you’re watching the weather – we may have to evacuate 🙁 Stay safe and dry!

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      October 17, 2016 at 10:26 pm

      Me too! Thank you, Marisa! We’re all safe and sound 🙂 Sorry for the late response!

      Reply
  2. Amy Czarnecki says

    November 8, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    Just discovered your site. Tantalizing selection of recipes.

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      November 13, 2016 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you, Amy! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  3. Cindy B says

    November 17, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    My mother-in-law made the best mushroom soup. Sadly, I have never been able to replicate it. When I stumbled across your blog, I thought I would give your recipe a try. Holy Smokes – it was incredible! While not exactly like my MIL, it certainly rivals it. I can’t wait to prepare it for my kids when they are over for dinner. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      November 20, 2016 at 11:54 pm

      Thank you, Cindy! Keep playing with the recipe and maybe you’ll figure it out!

      Reply
  4. Jodi says

    May 30, 2017 at 9:05 am

    Hi
    I just wanted to let you know that I have used your recipe in a round up post that goes live on my blog tomorrow. I have added links back to your site. It looks delish! I can’t wait to try it out.
    Thanks,
    Jodi

    Reply
    • Subha says

      March 13, 2020 at 2:17 am

      You have good recipes mushroom soup

      Reply
      • LyubaB says

        March 16, 2020 at 9:31 am

        Thanks! 🙂

        Reply
  5. Terri says

    June 12, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    I wonder. Could you make this in a crockpot? And if so, what would you change?

    Reply
  6. Audra says

    November 9, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    I’m gluten free, what is the purpose of the flour? Can corn starch be used as a substitute?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 13, 2017 at 4:03 pm

      Hi Audra!
      I am gluten free as well and you can use gluten free flour mix (like Bob’s Red Mill one) or yes, you can use a little bit of corn starch. If using corn start, mix it with a teaspoon or so of cold water first, and then add it to the soup after you’ve added broth. If using gluten free flour mix, just add it at the same step as regular flour. I hope you enjoy it!!

      Reply
  7. Jackie says

    January 8, 2018 at 6:22 pm

    This was absolutely great! My husband and I loved it! Unfortunately no leftovers. Definitely 5 stars

    Reply
  8. judy Stauffer says

    November 20, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    I volunteered to make mushroom soup for thanksgiving but a few of our guests are vegan. Your recipes sounds yummy and looks very appealing. Any suggestions on what I can use in place of butter that would taste as delicious and not compromise taste?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 21, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      Hi Judy!
      You can use butter substitute and there are vegan butter substitutes out there. Now, this soup also has heavy cream in it, you can use coconut milk. One one that’s used in Thai cooking, not the sweet coconut milk.
      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  9. Joy says

    January 2, 2019 at 10:38 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight. So delicious! Thank you!

    Reply
  10. SHIELWY J says

    August 5, 2019 at 1:24 pm

    what kind of onion is the one in this recipe – never heard of it. what other type will do??

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      December 23, 2019 at 9:15 am

      Sorry, I am just now seeing this comment, Vidalia onion is a sweet onion you might find them under that name instead and you can use any onion you like it will just have a slightly different flavor.

      Reply
  11. Ginger says

    December 8, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve always loved mushroom soup but never tried making it and I’m so glad I did And that I found your Recipe! Easy and so flavorful! I can’t wait to share it! Thank you!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      December 9, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      Hi, Ginger! I am so glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
      • Ginger says

        January 8, 2020 at 3:55 pm

        I forgot to tell you that I haven’t tried adding cream…yet! And it’s fabulous without it! I have it memorized now;). Thank you!

        Reply
        • LyubaB says

          January 8, 2020 at 9:51 pm

          Aww thank you!! It makes me so happy that you like it so much ! 🙂

          Reply
  12. Sheri says

    December 17, 2019 at 6:51 am

    5 stars
    Yummy. It was a hit. I used mushrooms that I had n hand and exchanged milk for cream. Delish!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      December 18, 2019 at 10:46 am

      Thanks, Sheri! I am so glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Lisa says

    January 19, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE this recipe. I tweaked it a bit with almond milk, fat free cream cheese, and sherry but the recipe was awesome. And thank you so much for using sage. It’s like my favorite savory herb. Thank you so much for sharing this!!!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      January 23, 2020 at 10:50 am

      Thank you so much Lisa for your kind words! I am so happy you liked this recipe! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Polly says

    March 13, 2020 at 11:32 am

    5 stars
    OMG! I made this today and it is absolutely delicious! I had to use canned mushrooms but it is still soooo good. I am definitely making this again! So easy!! Thank you for the recipe!!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      March 16, 2020 at 9:30 am

      So glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Jody says

    March 14, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    This soup is amazing, not too rich just perfect! My husband and I love it and will definitely be making it again! Thank you

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      March 15, 2021 at 10:23 am

      Thanks, Jody! I am glad you liked it!

      Reply
  16. Vanessa says

    September 28, 2021 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    My daughters absolute favourite! And ours too…👌🌷

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      September 29, 2021 at 4:45 pm

      Glad you like both like it, Vanessa!

      Reply
  17. Betty says

    October 27, 2021 at 8:22 am

    Can you substitute half and half for the cream?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      November 2, 2021 at 10:22 am

      Hi Betty,

      Yes, you can but it won’t be as creamy as with the cream since the fat content is different. But It will work!

      Reply
  18. Colette Dineen says

    January 12, 2022 at 12:30 pm

    5 stars
    Made it and loved it. Added a little white wine and pinch of tyme. Sooo good.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      January 18, 2022 at 7:56 pm

      I am so glad you liked, Colette!

      Reply
  19. Randy D Stebbins says

    April 16, 2022 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    Excellent. We like it a little better with chicken broth, but vegetable stock also makes a good soup. And it is a great Lenten lunch that way!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      April 21, 2022 at 11:01 am

      Thanks, Randy! Glad you liked it!

      Reply
  20. Jean Webb says

    November 1, 2022 at 9:55 pm

    In your recipe for The Best Mushroom Soup, is the 1½ Tbsp of sage fresh sage or dried sage?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      November 4, 2022 at 9:31 am

      I used fresh sage in this recipe.

      Reply
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