Description
Cozy, earthy, and effortlessly creamy, this Slow Cooker Creamy Mushroom Soup is your go-to for an easy dinner that feels like a warm hug. Perfect for busy days, this easy recipe lets your slow cooker build rich flavors while you focus on everything else. It’s a hearty bowl of comfort that doubles as a quick lunch idea or a healthy snack when paired with rustic bread. Save this for your next weeknight dinner plan or lazy weekend craving.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds mushrooms (cremini and white button)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
0.25 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
2. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 8 minutes until they release moisture and shrink.
3. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 2 minutes to eliminate raw taste.
4. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a slow cooker. Pour in vegetable broth, add thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir.
5. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
6. Blend half the soup using an immersion blender to create a creamy but textured consistency.
7. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 10–15 minutes on LOW until heated through.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, add 1/4 cup of dry white wine during step 2 and cook it off before adding flour.
Use an immersion blender carefully to control the texture—fully or partially blended depending on preference.
If making dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with unsweetened coconut milk and butter with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: easy recipe, creamy soup, mushroom soup, slow cooker soup, dinner ideas, vegetarian comfort food