Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup
This creamy potato and mushroom soup combines earthy assorted mushrooms, tender potatoes, onion, garlic, and fresh thyme with milk and flour for a comforting, lightly thickened bowl. Chopped bacon adds a smoky accent, while coarsely ground black pepper brings gentle warmth. Easy enough for a weeknight and suitable for making ahead, it can also be adjusted with different herbs or spices.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 81
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Fry bacon in a stockpot over medium heat until it is semi-crispy, about 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes and onion and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in mushrooms, garlic powder, and onion powder; cook and stir until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes more.
- 2
Pour water and milk over the mushroom mixture, add thyme and flour, and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are very soft, adding water as needed, about 20 minutes. Crush some of the potatoes with a wooden spoon to reach a creamier consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Add the mushrooms, garlic powder, and onion powder; cook and stir until the mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes more.
- 4
Pour the water and milk over the mushroom mixture, add the thyme and the flour, and bring to a boil.
- 5
Boil until the potatoes are very soft, adding water as needed, about 20 minutes.
- 6
Crush some of the potatoes with a wooden spoon to achieve a creamier texture.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 271.94 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 10.39 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 47.16 g 17%
- Total Fat 6.09 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.85 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.24 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 159.2 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 10.09 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 13.09 g --
- Added Sugars 7.44 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 122.78 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.65 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 1038.97 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 41.36 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 1.75 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.95 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 2, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Black Pepper, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 271.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Black Pepper, Fresh Thyme, Garlic Powder. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 271.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup healthy?
- Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 271.94 calories and 10.39 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 159.2 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.44 g (15% 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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