Slow Cooker Creamy Mushroom Soup
Slow Cooker Creamy Mushroom Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy lunches. This velvety soup features a delightful blend of fresh mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a rich cream base that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Simply let your slow cooker work its magic while you unwind, and enjoy each luxurious spoonful that warms your soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz fresh button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by cleaning and slicing the mushrooms, dicing the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to a slow cooker. Add sliced mushrooms, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until mushrooms are tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in heavy cream gradually before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg