I find that I use this Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup ALL the time around here. This soup recipe is thick, rich, and creamy, and a great way to replace those cans of sodium filled soup in your cooking.
So, I thought it was about time I gave it it’s own post, rather than making it share with another recipe.
I also have a delicious Mushroom Soup that isn’t a cream of mushroom if you’re looking for that. And, if you love mushrooms, you’ll want to check out my Mushroom Risotto and Miso Tahini Garlic Pasta with Mushrooms.
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Home cooking
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup works for so many things from casseroles, soups, and simple home cookin’!
Since I don’t buy those cans of soup anymore, I’m saving on so much sodium and so many additives. It doesn’t take that long to make your own, so give it a go!
Homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
This recipe makes a condensed type of soup that if you’re eating as a simple soup (and not adding it to another dish), you’ll want to stir in a bit more milk to reach the desired consistency.
Use this soup in many different recipes, like my Little Meat Patties and Rice, and Cream of Mushroom Casserole.
How should I chop the mushrooms so fine like that?
I chop the mushrooms for this Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup in the food processor.
I’ve found that my husband likes the flavor of mushrooms, but doesn’t care for the texture.
So, if I chop them really finely he’s ok with them, in fact, he even likes them.
I can also leave them in large chunks, so he can pick them out, but who wants to pick out mushrooms of cream of mushroom soup!
If you want to chop them in the food processor, cut them in quarters before adding them to the bowl of the food processor, that way they won’t simply bounce the bowl around when you pulse them.
By the way, 6 ounces is one of those little boxes of mushrooms from my grocery store. This makes a really mushroom-y soup.
You could also use some pre-sliced mushrooms for convenience.
What kind of milk should I use?
And, as always, feel free to use whatever milk makes you happy. I prefer whole milk for this recipe; it’s nice and thick and rich without being too heavy. But 2% or maybe even a mixture of half and half and 2% would be lovely.
Plant based Almond milk or soy milk would work as well for this recipe, and I’ve made it that way a few times.
A neutral plant based milk would be better than one that’s sweetened or with too much flavor.
What mushrooms should I use for this?
Use whatever mushrooms you like.
I usually buy the brown crimini mushrooms (sometimes called baby bellas or Italian mushrooms), but for the soup in this picture I used all white button mushrooms.
The selection of mushrooms at the store that day lead me to buy these white ones.
It turns out great whatever kind you use.
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Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or light tasting oil of your choice divided use
- ½ large onion finely chopped
- 6 ounces mushrooms finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until onion has released its water and begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Add chopped mushrooms, and cook until mushrooms release their juices and the pan looks dry again, about 5-7 minutes. Add remaining tablespoon oil, garlic powder, and flour to pan. Cook for about 2 minutes. Slowly add milk, stirring as you add so that there are no lumps. Add broth. Reduce heat, and cook for about 5 minutes longer, or until it reaches desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Soup can be made ahead up to 3 days, and kept in the fridge. Soup can also be frozen for future use.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Homemade soups are the best. They always have so much for flavour and you can play with seasonings and spices to get exactly what you are looking for. This looks so nice and creamy…wonderful!!
Ooh! This looks incredible! So much better than the canned variety!
Cream of mushroom soup was my favorite as a kid, and still is. Your soup looks so good I have to give it a try.
This looks creamy and delicious! I’m with your husband, I like the taste but not the texture so when a recipe calls for mushrooms, I have to “hide” them in the dish 🙂
That is seriously thick! I’m sure its delicious as soup, but I think it would make an excellent sauce over pan-fried chicken! Wow!
Homemade food is so much more wholesome when made like you make it. I hate having to buy canned stuff or overly processed stuff when time forces me to.
I know they say that campbells soup is mmm mmm good, but homemade is sooooooooo much better. And this looks so easy and delicious! WIN WIN!!!
This would definitely be a keeper- it comes together so easy and it would really pair well with other proteins . Thanks for sharing!!!
Great idea to DIY-it! I’m a huge mushroom fan, so can imagine all the good uses for this! I’ll go with whole milk, too, for this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
I really like recipes that has mushrooms as I am a big mushroom fan :). However, I never thought of making this kind of mushroom soup at home. This soup sounds amazing and your recipe is inspiring me to try it.
It looks great and was rich in flavor.