Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
Delicious creamy soup made with real food ingredients.
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 234kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh mushrooms (chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 TBSP arrowroot powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional, or coconut cream)
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter or coconut oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped mushrooms and onion; sauté until soft and translucent, about 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and arrowroot powder. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Slowly add the chicken broth, stirring as you pour to prevent clumping.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the cream and sour cream (if using) and heat just until smooth and warmed through.
Notes
Serve warm as a comforting soup, or use as a homemade substitute for cream of mushroom soup in recipes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 649IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg