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January 16, 2021 By Kathryn Donangelo 20 Comments

Cream of Mushroom Soup (Healthy Version)

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Last Updated on February 25, 2021 by Kathryn Donangelo

This is the easiest homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup! This recipe is a healthy version so you don’t have to feel bad about indulging in this soup! Loaded with two types of mushrooms and has a creamy savory broth that is delicious!

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Cream of Mushroom Soup

You will love how easy this Cream of Mushroom Soup is to make! The depth of flavors is so delicious from the earthy mushrooms that get cooked in a creamy broth. This is a healthy version of Cream of Mushroom Soup because I use half the amount of cream that a traditional Cream of Mushroom Soup calls for and it is still super creamy and luscious! 

This soup can be made in just under 40 minutes so you don’t have to spend a ton of time in the kitchen with this recipe! You can ditch your canned Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup and make this! All you pretty much do is add of the ingredients to the pot in a few simple steps and let it simmer. I especially love serving this Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe with bread especially my Rustic Olive Bread, Olive and Herb Focaccia and even my Fluffy Dinner Rolls! 

Healthy Cream of Mushroom Soup

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP (HEALTHY VERSION)

  • Butter
  • Olive oil
  • Yellow onion
  • Garlic
  • White + Cremini mushrooms: you can use any type of mushrooms for this recipe. These are our favorite! Some other great options are portobello and baby bella mushrooms. 
  • Fresh thyme + ground sage: used to create a depth of flavors. I find that fresh thyme brings out more flavors but dried thyme will work too!
  • Salt + pepper
  • White wine
  • All-purpose flour: needed to create thickness in the soup. 
  • Low-sodium chicken broth
  • Beef bouillon cube: you could also use chicken or vegetable bouillon instead. Bouillon cubes provides an incredible amount of flavor!
  • Heavy cream or milk: needed to make this mushroom soup creamy and adds richness! Half and half or any reduced fat milk will work. See notes below on how to make this soup recipe dairy-free and vegan. 

HOW TO MAKE CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

  • Heat butter and oil in a large pot or dutch oven overn medium-high heat until melted. Sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. 
  • Add mushrooms, thyme, sage, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until mushrooms turn a light golden color.

  • Add wine and let simmer for a few minutes, then sprinkle the mushroom mixture with flour and mix well until combined. Add the chicken broth, crumbled beef boullion cube and stir. Let the soup simmer on low for about 15 minutes, making sure to stir occasionally until the soup has slightly thickened and has no lumps.

  • Stir in the heavy whipping cream (or milk) and cook for another few minutes. Serve warmed with crusty bread, enjoy!

Cream of Mushroom Soup (Healthy Version)

MUSHROOM SOUP VARIATIONS

You can alter this recipe to your needs or preference. There are many different variations of this recipe that you could make! Since mushrooms are so hearty and packed with protein, this soup can be enjoyed just as or paired with a Spinach and Bacon Salad, Baked Chicken or Baked Turkey Zucchini Meatballs!

Vegetarian Mushroom Soup: simply use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and you can replace the beef bouillon cube for a vegetarian bouillon cube! 

Dairy-Free Mushroom Soup: instead of using heavy whipping cream or milk, you can use any nut milk such as almond milk. Just make sure it is not flavored or sweetened. 

Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup: use any type of nut milk instead of heavy whipping cream or milk (see note above). You can sub the butter for a vegan butter or use all olive oil instead.  Also use vegetable broth and a vegetable bouillon cube. 

Cream of Mushroom Soup (Healthy Version)

CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP (HEALTHY VERSION)

This Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe will make you feel warm and cozy and it’s even better because it’s a healthier version! 

Tender bits of mushrooms are complimented by butter, olive oil, garlic, onions, herbs, wine, chicken stock and other flavors to give this soup the most satisfying flavors. All of the ingredients melt together so perfectly and has just the right amount of cream (or milk) that makes this soup creamy. 

If you love mushrooms, you’ll love my Skillet Chicken Marsala recipe that is loaded with mushrooms!

Cream of Mushroom Soup (Healthy Version)

Cream of Mushroom Soup (Healthy Version)

LEFTOVERS

Store leftover Cream of Mushroom Soup in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze this soup for up to 2 months. When ready to enjoy, simply thaw and reheat over the stove or microwave. 

soup on spoon

National Soup Swap Day 2021

Happy National Soup Swap Day! Today, I’m linking up with other bloggers for a virtual soup swap hosted by Kate’s Recipe Box – and we’re all sharing some tasty soup recipes to warm you up!

  • Dill Pickle Soup from Kate’s Recipe Box
  • Alphabet Soup from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
  • Dairy Free Cream of Asparagus Soup from Frugal & Fit
  • Quick Vegetable Soup from Cheese Curd in Paradise
  • Clean the Refrigerator Soup from A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Roasted Garlic Soup with Potatoes, Kale, & Bacon from Savory Moments
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup from Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog
  • 30 Minute Two Bean Tomato Soup from Blogghetti
  • Vichyssoise from That Recipe
  • Rotisserie Chicken Alphabet Soup from Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
  • Chicken and Black Bean Vegetable Soup from Palatable Pastime
  • Potato and Spinach Soup from Magical Ingredients
  • Conch Soup from HomeMadeZagat
  • Copycat Olive Garden Chicken and Gnocchi Soup from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Slow-Cooker Pasta Fagioli Soup from A Little Fish in the Kitchen
  • Corn Chowder from House of Nash Eats
  • Lobster Bisque from The Redhead Baker
  • Bacon-Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder from The Spiffy Cookie
  • Hong Kong Style Spam & Egg Macaroni Soup from Making Miracles
  • Cauliflower Cheddar Soup from Devour Dinner
  • Chicken Pot Pie Soup from Hostess at Heart

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Cream of Mushroom Soup (Healthy Version)

This is the easiest Cream of Mushroom Soup! This recipe is a healthy version so you don't have to feel bad about indulging in this soup! Loaded with two types of mushrooms and has a creamy savory broth that is delicious!
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 170kcal
Author: Kathryn Donangelo

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. salted butter
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion; diced
  • 4 cloves garlic; minced
  • 8 oz. white mushrooms; cut in half and sliced
  • 8 oz. cremini mushrooms; cut in half and sliced
  • 2 tsp. fresh chopped thyme
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground sage
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 5 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt; adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or milk

Instructions

  • Heat butter and oil in a large pot or dutch oven overn medium-high heat until melted. Sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add mushrooms, thyme, sage, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until mushrooms turn a light golden color.
  • Add wine and let simmer for a few minutes, then sprinkle the mushroom mixture with flour and mix well until combined. Add the chicken broth, crumbled beef boullion cube and stir. Let the soup simmer on low for about 15 minutes, making sure to stir occasionally until the soup has slightly thickened and has no lumps.
  • Stir in the heavy whipping cream (or milk) and cook for another few minutes. Serve warmed with crusty bread, enjoy!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.1g | Protein: 4.9g | Fat: 10.2g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 2.4g | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. wendyklik1517@gmail.com'Wendy Klik says

    January 16, 2021 at 5:00 am

    My husband’s favorite and your version sounds lovely.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 17, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      Thank you Wendy!

      Reply
  2. faithhopeloveandluck@yahoo.com'Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck says

    January 16, 2021 at 6:22 am

    This sounds lovely…and I bet that that little bit of cream makes it just right! Definitely a recipe I want to try out!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 17, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      A little bit of cream goes a long way and makes this soup so creamy! I hope you can try my recipe soon. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. blogghetti@gmail.com'Lisa Kerhin says

    January 16, 2021 at 8:15 am

    Love that this is made healthier and that touch of cream – YES

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 17, 2021 at 8:16 pm

      I agree, Lisa! The cream makes ALL the difference 🙂

      Reply
  4. hostessatheart@gmail.com'Julie Menghini says

    January 16, 2021 at 8:50 am

    5 stars
    I love mushrooms and used to eat a whole can of mushroom soup. This soup is just gorgeous and I agree that healthier can be delicious and will be putting this one on the menu.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 17, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      Thanks so much!! I love when healthy recipes are delicious, just like this soup!

      Reply
  5. karenkerr@me.com'Karen says

    January 16, 2021 at 2:27 pm

    This soup looks so pretty and fresh! I’d definitely have seconds.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 17, 2021 at 8:13 pm

      Thanks Karen! I hope you can try this recipe!

      Reply
  6. mimiprip@aol.com'Chef Mimi says

    January 16, 2021 at 3:39 pm

    This is wonderful! I sometimes like to add dried mushrooms also. I love the mushroom liquor added in. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 17, 2021 at 8:12 pm

      That is such a great idea to add dried mushrooms! I’ll have to give that a try!

      Reply
  7. savorymomentsblog@gmail.com'Amy (Savory Moments) says

    January 16, 2021 at 5:05 pm

    I love cream of mushroom soup and this version looks flavorful and delicious!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 17, 2021 at 8:11 pm

      It really is, thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. hezzidsbooksandcooks@gmail.com'Hezzi-D says

    January 16, 2021 at 6:18 pm

    Yum! I bet using several types of mushrooms really makes this delicious.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 17, 2021 at 8:11 pm

      I love using the 2 types of mushrooms to add a bit more depth and flavor! So good 🙂

      Reply
  9. katesabella@gmail.com'Kate says

    January 18, 2021 at 5:07 pm

    5 stars
    So comforting – and soooo much better homemade!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 19, 2021 at 11:02 am

      I agree Kate! Everything is better when it’s made from scratch 🙂

      Reply
  10. rradhoo@gmail.com'Radha says

    January 19, 2021 at 10:58 am

    I love homemade soups. My daughter loves mushrooms and with this healthy recipe would love to make her favorite. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      January 19, 2021 at 11:02 am

      You are so welcome, I hope you and your daughter enjoy this recipe!

      Reply

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