Description
This cozy and comforting Crockpot Mushroom Soup is a creamy and earthy dish that features tender mushrooms simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth, enhanced with thyme and garlic powder, and finished with a touch of heavy cream for added richness. Perfectly velvety and packed with umami, this soup is an easy, make-ahead option ideal for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Clean and slice the mushrooms, dice the onion, and gather garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Prepare the vegetable broth for cooking.
- Combine in Crockpot: Place the sliced mushrooms, diced onion, vegetable broth, garlic powder, and thyme into the Crockpot. Stir gently to mix evenly.
- Cook the Soup: Cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours or on high heat for about 3 hours, until the mushrooms are tender and flavors are well developed.
- Blend Half the Soup: Using an immersion blender, blend half of the soup directly in the Crockpot to create a creamier texture while keeping some mushroom pieces intact for a pleasing texture.
- Add Cream and Finish Cooking: Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream thoroughly and allow the soup to cook for an additional 15 minutes to warm through and blend the flavors.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- For a richer flavor, sauté mushrooms and onions briefly before adding to the Crockpot.
- Use fresh thyme if available for enhanced aroma.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Crockpot mushroom soup, creamy mushroom soup, slow cooker soup, comforting soup, vegetarian soup, easy mushroom soup
