Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup
Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup delivers deep, earthy mushroom flavor amplified by slow caramelization in butter, then blended until velvety and finished with a touch of cream. Gentle thyme and garlic notes round it out, making a comforting bowl ideal for chilly evenings or an elegant starter for dinner guests.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the mushrooms with 1 pinch salt in the melted butter until they release their juices, 5 to 10 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until the juices evaporate and the mushrooms are caramelized, 15 to 25 minutes. Set aside a few attractive mushroom slices for garnish later, if desired.
- 3
Add the onion to the mushrooms; cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir the flour into the mushroom mixture and cook, stirring often, to eliminate the raw flour taste, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the thyme bundle and garlic cloves, then pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 1 cup water. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Remove and discard the thyme bundle.
- 6
Purée the soup in batches in a blender until smooth and thick.
- 7
Stir in the cream. If it is too thick, add a little chicken broth or water. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 8
Ladle into bowls and garnish with the reserved mushroom slices and thyme leaves.
- Calories 261.53 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 5.3 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 6.76 g 2%
- Total Fat 22.18 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 13.02 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 71.49 mg High 24%
- Sodium 603.57 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.63 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 3.23 g --
- Added Sugars 1.68 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 45.94 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 161.45 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 83.28 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 4.22 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup is an American soup recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Chicken Broth, Fresh Thyme, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 261.53 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Chicken Broth, Fresh Thyme, Heavy Cream, Mushrooms. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 261.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup healthy?
- Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 261.53 calories and 5.3 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 603.57 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.02 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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