Description

Craving a comforting dish that’s both easy and deeply flavorful? This Slow Cooker Creamy Mushroom Soup delivers just that. Packed with earthy mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a velvety cream finish, it’s the ultimate cozy meal for chilly days. This recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or part of your weekly meal prep. Ideal for vegetarians and easy to make dairy-free or gluten-free, it’s a go-to for those looking for versatile dinner ideas or wholesome food ideas the whole family will love.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs mixed mushrooms (cremini, button, shiitake, oyster), sliced

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups vegetable broth

1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried

1 teaspoon salt

0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour

Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Clean and slice mushrooms using a damp cloth or soft brush. Finely chop onion and mince garlic. Optional: sauté half the mushrooms, garlic, and onion in butter or oil for 5–7 minutes for extra flavor.

2. Add all mushrooms, garlic, onion, thyme, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and vegetable broth to your slow cooker. Stir well.

3. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, without lifting the lid too often.

4. Mix flour with some hot broth to form a slurry. Add it to the slow cooker about 30 minutes before the end to thicken the soup.

5. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup to your desired texture. Blend all or just half.

6. Stir in cream or coconut milk. Mix well and heat for another 5–10 minutes.

7. Serve hot with a garnish of parsley or sautéed mushrooms, and some crusty bread on the side.

Notes

Use a mix of mushroom types for deeper, more complex flavor.

Always add cream at the end to avoid curdling.

For a gluten-free version, use GF flour or skip the thickener step and blend more.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx.)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: creamy mushroom soup, vegetarian dinner, easy soup recipe, comfort food, slow cooker recipe