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Easy 30-Minute Creamy Mushroom Soup Recipe | Restaurant Quality at Home

A creamy mushroom soup packed with earthy umami flavor, ready in just 30 minutes. This restaurant-quality soup combines mushrooms, onions, garlic, and a velvety broth for the perfect comfort dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb mixed mushrooms sliced (cremini, button, shiitake)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a pot. Add onion, cook 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic, cook 1 minute.
  2. Add mushrooms, cook 8–10 minutes until golden and juices release.
  3. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, stir to coat, cook 1–2 minutes.
  4. Gradually stir in broth, bring to simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Reduce heat, stir in milk, and cook 5 minutes until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Ladle into bowls, garnish with thyme, and serve warm.

Notes

For dairy-free, use coconut milk or cashew cream. For gluten-free, substitute rice flour or cornstarch. Add a splash of white wine or dried mushrooms for deeper flavor.