This Easy Mushroom Soup can be made in under 30 minutes and provides lots of savoury flavour from both portobello & button mushrooms. There’s fresh thyme in there and just a touch of cream. Perfect for a light lunch or even better with a sandwich for an easy dinner!
Hey everyone! How’s it going? How was your weekend? Hubby and I went to another movie Friday (War Dogs). We’re on a roll with movies. We probably only see a handful of movies over a course of a year in the actual theatre and seems like we’ve seen a bunch lately. We tried these new seats that move/vibrate a bit depending on the action on screen. If someone gets punched in the face, for example, the chair will shake. I thought it was pretty cool, but probably just the novelty of it; hubby couldn’t be bothered stating he prefers seats that ‘don’t move.’ 😀 We enjoyed the movie just the same. We finished Season 1 of the show ‘Stranger Things’ on Netflix. We were wondering what to watch, heard this show was good and decided to give it a go. No expectations and ended up loving it! Funny thing, isn’t it…when you have no expectations, sometimes those are the things that you end up often enjoying the most. We finished the show in record time, lol. Definitely recommend it if you’re on the look out for something new to watch?
Oh, and I got my hair did this weekend! Last time I got my hair done, I had it cut off and then, like, .5 seconds after that I wanted to grow it out again. So this time, I just got a little darker colour for Fall. Is anyone else like that with their hair? Changing it. Cutting it. Growing it. Maybe it’s just me, lol.
Benefits of Mushrooms
Anywho, let’s talk mushrooms, ok 🙂 ? I always knew that mushrooms were really good for ya. I read recently online that there are 5 health benefits of mushrooms; for instance they are a source of vitamin D and antioxidants (plus they are low calorie (extra bonus points there, right ?)). Despite the health benefits of mushrooms, that’s not the main reason I eat them; I eat ’em ’cause they taste delicious and add so much flavour to a recipe. They can be a star ingredient or a component of and they are a standout either way.
I remember years ago (even before hubby and I were married) when I first started to get into cooking, one of the first dishes that I made that I was super pleased with was a pasta dish with mushrooms, tarragon and cream. Over the years, it was one of those dishes that I’ve made again and again (though, I haven’t made it in quite some time – should get on that 😉 ). I was so proud of the end result of the dish and I think that was the early starts of my love for cooking. I loved the dish and, more importantly, hubby loved it and that just sparked my interest and desire to cook more and more.
Easy Homemade Mushroom Soup
Mushroom Soup is one of my favourite soups ever! Well, I just love mushrooms anyway, so I’ll take them in any recipe I can. These days our fridge always has at least one type of fresh mushroom in the drawer and I always have a huge tub of dried mushrooms that I love to use for stock (it’s seriously awesome, you guys). I remember years ago trying mushroom soup for the first time in can form. I’m sure everyone remembers those…the little can of condensed mushroom soup and you just add water to it. They were good at the time, but, of course, homemade is so much better. I’m sure you’ll all agree that there’s no argument there 😉
One of the things that I love about this Easy Mushroom Soup is that it used two kinds of mushrooms – both portobello and button. For the portobello mushrooms, I simply scrapped the dark gills off from underneath the cap; the reasoning for this is so that it doesn’t ‘muddy’ the soup. If you were to leave them on, it would be no big deal really and just a step you could step, but that’s just my preference.
While the portobello are blitzed up in the soup, I do leave the button mushrooms in pieces. They are sautéed and then added back to the soup at the end. They add a nice little texture to the recipe, which I love; you wanna know you’re eating mushroom soup, don’t ya? Upon serving, I garnished with some chopped chives for a little flavour and greenery. Easy peasy, isn’t it?
I don’t know if you know this about me, but I adore vinegar. I get that from my momma! She is crazy about vinegar. She’ll actually even put vinegar on a sandwich. I don’t do that, but I do put vinegar in soups, on fries, traditional Newfoundland jigg’s dinner and in chili. This Easy Mushroom Soup is absolutely awesome with a little kiss of vinegar, in my opinion 🙂
Until next time, take care & chit chat again soon 🙂
~D
Easy Mushroom Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp olive oil -divided
- 3/4 tsp salt -divided
- 3/4 tsp black pepper -divided
- 227g package button mushrooms -thinly sliced
- 1 onion -minced
- 1 shallot -minced
- 3 cloves garlic -minced
- 3 portobello mushrooms -gills scrapped & cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme minced
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 4 cups mushroom stock -see note below
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp chives -minced (optional)
Instructions
- In a small dutch oven or pot, heat 1 tsp of unsalted butter and 1 tsp of olive oil on medium low. Add button mushrooms and 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms have lost some of their moisture, about 5 minutes. Remove and lay to one side for later use.
- Add remaining 1 tsp of olive oil to pot and cook onion and shallot until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional minute.
- To onion mixture, add portobello mushrooms, thyme, Dijon mustard and remaining 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper. Cook for 5-8 minutes until mushrooms have cooked down a bit.
- Add stock and cream and cook about 10 more minutes. Carefully using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Add reserved bottom mushrooms to soup mixture. Serve immediately and garnish with chives, if using. Enjoy!
She Who Must Be Obeyed loves mushrooms and we have a lot of fresh thyme growing. I will have to make this for her. Thanks!
Mushroom soup is one of my faves too! Hope you guys enjoy 🙂
Oh, I love a good mushroom soup…and it’s almost soup weather again! You’re right. Homemade always beats the heck out of the canned stuff. The cans are ok in a pinch, but soup is so easy to make. Ah, I can’t wait to make some soup now!
So chairs that vibrate, huh? I haven’t seen those yet, but then again we only go out to like 1 movie a year. If that. We watch a lot at home on Netflix, though. Maybe we need to just find a vibrating chair for here at home. Haha! Wouldn’t that be a riot? 🙂
I make soup all the time because I love it, but also because it’s a great way to use up odds and ends in the fridge. Can’t stand wasting food!
The theatre chairs were pretty different. Not sure if I’d rush back to try, but it was nice to experience once for sure. Now, if we could get a chair like that for home, that would definitely be better! Comfy clothes and better food makes for a better experience all ’round 😉
You know I’ve never had mushroom soup. I can’t believe it! It sounds super good! I have to put it on my list of recipes to make this winter. I love soup! I miss my looong hair. I do like it short but at times I just want to slap it in a ponytail or just go big curly and wild so I may just have to let it grow out again! Sounds like y’all had another great weekend! My hubby and I happened to go to Buffalo Wild Wings again lol. We love that place. Enjoy the rest of your week! 🙂
You’ve never had mushroom soup? Now is your time to try 🙂 Love soup too…I make it regularly, usually once a week, especially in the cooler months. I’ve never been to Buffalo Wild Wings! Sounds like it must be good :)! So many places to visit, so little time, right ;)? Have a great upcoming weekend, April. Thanks so much!
The fiance loves Netflix and Stranger Things but I couldn’t be bothered, haha. I just never caught the TV bug – I would much rather be outside. Or napping 🙂 I’m also always changing my hair, at least once a season. Darker colors for the fall and sometimes a fresh cut around my birthday in March and blonde highlights before summer – you’re in good company! This soup looks so warm and hearty, can’t wait for cooler weather so I can enjoy soup again!
Napping sounds good too, Jessica, lol 😀 For reals! I know, what is it about the season change that makes us want to change our hair? Nice, though. Keeps things interesting 😉 Thanks so much! Hope you get a chance to try the soup soon. Have a fantastic weekend!
I did a Stranger Things binge a couple of weeks ago, and you’re right, it’s so entertaining!!
This soup looks so good. I’ve never tried vinegar in soups, but I kind of want to give it a try now!
I’m hearing a lot of people are loving it! Bring on season 2!!
I absolutely LOVE vinegar in my soup, especially mushroom soup. Just gives it a little something, ya know? Hope you like it too!
Have a great weekend, Tracy 🙂
OMG! We just totally binged on Stranger Things and LOVED it! I can’t believe how long I now have to wait for season 2! This mushroom soup looks delicious and would be the perfect thing to curl up with and watch that show.
I know what you mean!! Freaking awesome show 🙂 Thanks so much, Rachelle! I like your thinking 😉
We love mushroom soup (eeek, is it soup season already?) though we’ve never tried making it at home. Just 4 steps though, highly doable! I’ll let my cook know 🙂 Homemade is always so much better tasting! And yes, I love those D-Box seats I think they are called. We watched Star Wars and Furious 6 on them. Amazeballs!! Haha. Hope you’re having a wonderful week Dawn!
Yay! Well, maybe it’s time to do just that 😉 It definitely is pretty easy! Yes, you’re correct…those seats are called D-Box seats. Apparently, there are other ones coming out and there’s a whole experience with water/fake snow and stuff. Pretty amazing! Thanks Jolina! Have a wonderful week too 🙂
This does look like an absolutely perfect soup for lunch or dinner! It looks so rich and there’s nothing better than a quick cooking meal. This is one I will be trying! 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your week!
Thank you, Kathy! Enjoy 🙂 Have a great upcoming weekend!
Sounds like you had a fun weekend! I used to not like mushrooms, but my tastes have been changing so I can’t wait to give this a try!
We certainly did 🙂 Thanks so much, Megan! Hope you like it!
I want everything about this bowl of this soup right now! It sounds amazing!
I love mushrooms. I would put them on (just about) everything if I could. I add them to so many of my meals and often just snack on them straight out of the fridge.
Quick trip down memory lane. It was morel season. I was pregnant – overdue – almost at 10 months. I was gigantic – like a house lol. Totally didn’t stop me from going out hunting for morels with my dad. We hit the jackpot that day – I had 2 grocery bags filled – the most I ever had. My dad loved going out for morels – he called it an “Easter egg hunt for adults” 🙂
“Stranger Things” is definitely on my to watch list. I’m currently watching “The Man in the High Castle” on Amazon & attempting to rewatch “Game of Thrones” from Season 1 cause I’m a dork. I’m not getting very far with that, but once winter comes I’ll have a little more TV time.
Hope you have a fabulous weekend – we’re almost there! Yay!
Awwww….thank you Amanda!! I absolutely love mushrooms too. So many things you can do with them! So cute..’Easter egg hunt for adults’. I’ve never picked mushrooms wild, ’cause I would be afraid of picking the wrong thing, but I bet that is amazing! And you got two bags?! That’s awesome 🙂 I loved Stranger Things and can’t wait for Season 2. Couldn’t stop watching it! Do you know that I’ve never watched ‘Game of Thrones’! I think I may be the only person in the world, lol 😀 May have to give it a shot 😉 Yay for almost the weekend 🙂 Have a fantastic one too! xo
I had my hair done a few weeks ago! Although nothing crazy, just a trim and a little balayage color. I always feel better when my hair looks good! Love this soup Dawn! I had an amazing creamy mushroom soup at a restaurant a few years ago that I have been dying to recreate at home. All of the flavors here sound fantastic! Your photos are looking great! Pinned!
I totally know what you mean…something about getting your hair done that makes you feel so refreshed! Thank you so much, Meghan for the kind words and Pin, my friend. Really hope you get a chance to try it out 🙂
Love mushrooms! This sounds perfect with thyme, and yes, that kiss of vinegar! (I love vinegar on fries too…) You make me hope that fall would hurry up and get here so I can eat some soup!
Thanks so much, Liz! I love vinegar on fries too, but mostly when there’s gravy involved, lol 😀
I love mushroom soup! Many moons ago I took a Hearty Soups & Warm Breads cooking class and mushroom soup was the first one I made – so it holds a very special place in my heart! 😉 I need to pull those old recipes out again, but in the meantime – I’m adopting your recipe!! This sounds fabulous! As far as the hair – I have to color every three weeks for the stubborn grays that show their little silver faces every couple weeks or so! Good times! As far as the cut – actually the longer I let it grow the tamer the curls become – so there you have it! You just don’t want to see it on a humid day…Hair Bear Bunch!
You and I both, Annie! Mushroom soup is so simple, but so satisfying 🙂 I completely know what you mean about the longer your hair gets, the tamer the curls become. I have a funny little combination in my hair. It’s relatively fine, but curly. For curls, I typically find mid-range length is best for optimal curliness, lol. I often straighten it, but wearing it curly today. You should see it when I brush out the curls. Total puff ball 😀 Your curls are gorgeous! Thanks so much, Annie! Have a fantastic week, my friend. xo
Funny thing when on a vacation or when we DVR stuff I miss out on commercials for movies. Haven’t heard of War Dogs though. Besides the moving chairs, was it good? Like you mentioned in your last post, spicy makes one sweat and cool down and soups are the perfect vehicle for that. This sounds wonderful with the blended and chopped and I’d also like to see that pasta dish with mushrooms, tarragon and cream please 🙂 #VinegarNutToo
The best thing about DVRs most times is you get to fast forward through all those long commercials, but like you said ya miss the commercials for movies! War Dogs is based on a true story. We really enjoyed it! The chairs were good. Hubby found it a bit distracting, as did the guy next to him. I enjoyed it a bit more, but it was more of a novelty and I got a kick out of it more than anything 😀 Really happy you like the soup, Kevin. Can’t beat mushrooms! I’ll definitely have to re-visit making that pasta dish again…rock that old school recipe 😉 Good idea! High five for loving vinegar too! Have a fantastic week, my friend 🙂
We rarely get to the movies either but it’s fun when we go to a few in a row and really get our fill 😉
I’m a huge mushroom lover – all kinda, all ways! Hubby isn’t a fan, so this will be all for me. Love the idea of it with a simple sandwich for dinner – yum! Pinned! Have a lovely week my friend!
If your hubby isn’t a fan of mushrooms then that means all for you! Perfect, isn’t it 😉 ? Hope you enjoy! Thanks so much for the kind words and Pin, Kathryn! Have a fantastic week 🙂 xo
aw man- I LOVE mushroom soup! It’s one of my absolute favorites. Seeing this reminded me of fall and soup, and I’m starting to get excited! Noms.
Whaaaat the theater seats do things?!!? Such fanciness. lol
Thanks so much, Sarah! One of my favourites for sure 🙂 Those seats were pretty fancy, lol 😀 Have a great week!
Dying to see War Dogs and we just finished Stranger Things too. We all loved it and my boys were obsessed. Don’t know how they’re going to make it until Season 2. Now about this mushroom soup…yes all day! My husband is mushroom-obsessed and mushroom soup is definitely his fave. Love the idea of a little dash of vinegar. Gotta try that for sure.
We really enjoyed War Dogs! And it was especially fun with the seats 😀 Thanks so much for the lovely comment and, yes, do try it with vinegar….so good! Have a great week, Cathy!
D, this soup totally gets me excited about what’s to come for the Fall! 🙂 I love the sound of not one, but TWO types of mushrooms in one soup. Yum!
Those vibrating seats sound like so much fun! It kind of reminds of the 4D movies at Disneyland. The seats move, scents are released into the air, and even water gets shot onto the audience! But… I’m guessing that if the hubs didn’t like those seats, he might not be a big fan of those 4D flicks. Haha. I was just wondering about Stranger Things!! I’ve got to message you and pick your brain about it. <–boy does that sound gross. Ahem.
Yay on a new hairstyle! Perfect timing for the holiday events! 🙂 Hope you have an awesome week, friend. Muah! Pinned, of course. xoxo
Yay! Thanks Demeter! I must admit, I am excited about Fall too! I just recently took out a nicely scented Fall candle…I know, right? Can’t believe it! The seats were cool, but not Disneyland level cool, lol 😀 Definitely send me a message about Stranger Things! I think you would love! We blew through the season so fast! Now we’re looking for something else to watch, lol! Thank you for the kind words and Pin, as usual, my friend. Have a fantastic week too! xoxo
OMG, I LOVE mushroom soup and never make it at home. I think I’ve made it once or twice in my entire life. Thanks for posting this so I now have a go-to recipe 🙂
Our weekend was great with Boston at night and days at our friends’ lake house (yeah, it’s rough here in the summer). You know we were supposed to go see Suicide Squad but we didn’t make it 🙁 We could still go see it at the regular movie theatre but I like seeing movies at our 3D imax (go big or go home, right?). I don’t even want to talk about my hair. I used to have the greatest hair and then, about 10 years ago, it decided to be a jerk and not look good ever again. I keep saying I’m going to cut it off but then chicken out at the salon. Oh well, guess I’ll just keep it the same always 🙂 Have a great week Dawn!
Woo hoo! Love mushroom soup too! Sounds like you had an awesome weekend! Too bad about Suicide Squad. Just as well to wait now when it comes out for home viewing and put on your comfy clothes with a big bucket of popcorn and glass of vino and enjoy in the comfort of your living room 😉 I seriously laughed out loud about your hair being a jerk 😀 The last time I had mine cut, I decided when I was in the chair. I’ve had it cut short a few times now and then that’s usually followed by growing it long…and then cutting…and then long…you get the picture, lol. Thanks so much, Karrie. Have a great week too! xoxo
I haven’t heard of the movie War Dogs, so I WILL be checking that out as soon as I’m done commenting here! We finished Stranger Things a couple weeks ago, my husband loved it too! I thought it was okay, I liked the 80’s vibe more than the actual story line. Anyways, movie chairs that MOVE? Huh, that sounds either very cool or like it would be distracting… guess I’ll never know since I REFUSE to go to theaters huh? hahaha. 😉 Yay to gettin’ your hair did!! I NEED to have mine cut! Thanks for reminding me!! Anyways, Boy would LOOOOVE this soup!!! He is a huge fan of mushrooms! This looks deliciously creamy, Dawn! Can’t wait to make it for the hubs! Cheers, chicka!
Stranger Things totally had an 80’s vibe right from the music to the actually font of the show title. Hubby and I really enjoyed it and hope they have another season; we blew threw that one so fast! Some of our favourite shows are starting up again for the season, so I’m happy about that. Always looking for something good to watch, so feel free to offer suggestions 🙂 I feel you about not going to theatres. Home is definitely better, but sometimes I just want to see a movie right away and we go. The chairs were interesting, that’s for sure. We can say we tried them, but wouldn’t rush to try again. I think once is enough 🙂 Yay! Happy boy loves mushrooms!!! Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Cheyanne. xoxo
I am the same way with my hair! very indecisive. . I am actually growing it out now and have made an appointment to get a digital perm (just light waves). LEt’s see if I change my mind as I am sitting in the chair about to get the perm done! 🙂 I love mushroom soup! one of my faves and yours looks delicious!
What is it about our hair that we are constantly doing stuff with it, right? I may not make up my mind on something until I’m actually sitting in the chair with the hair stylist looking at me so I know what you mean. I’ve never heard of a digital perm. Sounds interesting. Bet it would be lovely on you, Alice 🙂 Thanks so much and have a great week, my friend!
Haven’t been to the movies in a while – I tend to go more often during fall and winter when it is cold outside. Looking forward to that . I am a big Netflix fan as well, always love to get suggestions on what to watch next … Mushrooms are an absolute delight, when we were children my sister and I often went mushroom hunting with my mum who created the most delicious dishes with them after. The combination of portobello and bottom mushrooms with a hint of vinegar is right up my alley! ♡
That makes sense….go to the movies when the weather is cooler outside. Funny thing with Netflix is that we didn’t watch it very often about a year or so ago and now watch it a lot. They’ve added a lot on there and love some of their original shows. I would love to go mushroom hunting, but would be afraid I would pick the wrong thing or something. They’re definitely one of my favourite veggies. Happy you like the recipe! Thanks so much, Miriam 🙂
It sounds like you guys had another wonderful summer weekend Dawn! And fitting in a hair appointment is always a plus in my book. I’ve got short hair, so I get mine done every few weeks. I’ve tried to grow it out a few times but can’t seem to get it past bob length, so I usually give up!
My husband Tom is going to love this soup. Mushroom soup is one of his favorites! Can’t wait to try! Have a great week and thanks for sharing! XO
We certainly did! I can’t believe while I was there at the salon I actually booked a ‘before the holidays’ appointment!! Crazy, right? Where is the time going? Thanks so much for the kind words, Mary Ann! Hope you and your husband enjoy the soup 🙂 Have a fabulous week! xo
Sounds like you had a nice weekend, Dawn! I used to go to the movies ALL the time, but now, my husband and I are lucky if we go to one a year! We always say we need to go, and then nothing good is ever out haha. And I’ve never heard of vibrating seats like that before…interesting! And I agree with you, sometimes when you have no expectations, that’s when things usually turn out for the best. And yay for getting your hair did! I usually go a little lighter or darker with my color and shorter every time, because my hair grows so fast!
Now onto this soup…LOVE IT! Cream of mushroom and any other kind of mushroom soup is my favorite. I could eat mushrooms every day, I just love them that much. This soup looks fantastic, Dawn! I love the rich color and flavor. Pinned and can’t wait to try this out! Hope your Monday is off to a great start!
We did have a lovely weekend, for sure! I’d much rather prefer to sit on my comfy couch in comfy clothes and watch a movie, but sometimes the draw of the movie gets me in the theatre, lol 😀 I’m in a constant change with my hair…keeps things interesting, I guess 🙂 Thanks so much for the sweet comment and Pin, Gayle! Have a great week 🙂