Easy and Hearty Mushroom Soup Recipe from @natashaskitchen

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This mushroom soup boasts 2 pounds of fresh mushrooms, so if you’re a mushroom lover like myself, this soup is for you. It is so simple to make and everything is in a light cream broth so you still get some creaminess without the heaviness of many cream soups.

This recipe was shared with us by Olga P., one of the ladies in church. She had made it for the construction crew while our church was being built and the guys raved about it so of course we asked her for the recipe :). 

Easy and Hearty Mushroom Soup Recipe from @natashaskitchen

Ingredients for Mushroom Soup:

8 cups water
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
3-4 medium potatoes, peeled, diced and rinsed
2 lbs mushrooms, sliced
2 cups half & half (or 1 cup milk + 1 cup heavy cream)
4 Tbsp flour (add 5 Tbsp if you like a creamier soup)
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 large carrot, grated
3 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp mushroom seasoning (or 1/2 Tbsp Mrs. Dash, or vegetable seasoning *see note)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/3 cup chopped parsley or dill or both

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*Note: Olga P., who shared this recipe with me, uses a mushroom seasoning that she purchased at the European market. We knew that not everyone may have access to it, so we tried using Mrs. Dash seasoning instead and it was still very tasty. YOu can also sub with this Mushroom Seasoning, or this Mushroom Soup Seasoning, adding it to taste. 

How to Make Mushroom Soup:

1. Add potatoes to a pot with 8 cups water and 2 cups stock. Bring potatoes to a light boil and continue to cook for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are almost cooked. Meanwhile saute sliced mushrooms over medium high heat until they are lightly browned and softened. Add mushrooms to the soup pot and continue cooking 5-8 min.

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2. Meanwhile, heat the same skillet over medium/high heat. Add 3 Tbsp butter along with diced onion and grated carrot, and saute until golden (8-10 min) then add to the soup pot. For picky eaters who don’t like the onion texture, you can puree the sautéed carrots and onion in a blender or food processor. 

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3. Whisk together 2 cups half and half and 4 Tbsp flour until smooth. Add cream mixture to the soup. Add seasonings to taste (If not using mushroom seasoning, we recommend the following seasoning combination: 1 Tbsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/2 Tbsp Mrs. Dash). Stir in 1/3 cup chopped Parsley or Dill or a mix of both. Bring to a boil for a few minutes, check potatoes for doneness and remove from heat.

Easy and Hearty Mushroom Soup Recipe from @natashaskitchen

Mushroom Soup Recipe

4.94 from 61 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Easy and Hearty Mushroom Soup Recipe from @natashaskitchen
This mushroom soup boasts 2 pounds of mushrooms, so if you're a mushroom lover like myself, this soup is for you. It uses a light cream broth so you still get some creaminess without the heaviness of cream soups.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 8 -10 servings
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3-4 medium potatoes, peeled, diced and rinsed
  • 2 lbs mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups half & half, or 1 cup milk + 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 Tbsp flour, add 5 Tbsp if you like a creamier soup
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp mushroom seasoning, or 1/2 Tbsp Mrs. Dash, or vegetable seasoning *see note
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley or dill or both

Instructions

  • Add potatoes to a pot with 8 cups water and 2 cups stock. Bring potatoes to a light boil and continue to cook for about 10 min or until potatoes are almost cooked. Meanwhile saute sliced mushrooms over medium high heat until lightly browned and softened. Add mushrooms to the soup pot and continue cooking 5-8 min.
  • Meanwhile, heat the same skillet over medium/high heat. Add 3 Tbsp butter along with diced onion and grated carrot, and saute until golden (8-10 min) then add to the soup pot. For picky eaters who don't like the onion texture, you can puree the sautéed carrots and onion in a blender or food processor.
  • Whisk together 2 cups half and half and 4 Tbsp flour until smooth. Add cream mixture to the soup. Add seasonings to taste (If not using mushroom seasoning, we recommend the following seasoning combination: 1 Tbsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/2 Tbsp Mrs. Dash). Stir in 1/3 cup chopped Parsley or Dill or a mix of both. Bring to a boil for a few minutes, check potatoes for doneness and remove from heat.

Notes

*Note: Olga P., who shared this recipe with me, uses a mushroom seasoning
that she purchased at the European market. We knew that not everyone may have access to it, so we tried using Mrs. Dash seasoning instead and it was still very tasty. You can also substitute with a different Mushroom seasoning or Mushroom soup seasoning and add it to taste. 
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Russian, Ukrainian
Keyword: Mushroom Soup
Skill Level: Easy/Medium
Cost to Make: $$
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Easy and Hearty Mushroom Soup Recipe from @natashaskitchen 

In other news, the bun is still in the oven. I guess I’m being inpatient – she still has 11 days to get chubbier. I’m just super excited!! 🙂 And, I’m ready for the weather to start warming up, but for now; soup’s on. 

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  • Tina
    November 19, 2019

    I love this soup, I like to add chicken. I end up adding a lot more seasoning and salt but next time, I’ll have to make a trip to the russian store to try it out with the mushroom seasoning packet.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 19, 2019

      I’m happy to hear you enjoyed that!

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      • Ally
        March 16, 2020

        So made this right now. I used the mushroom and company multipurpose umami seasoning blend from Trader Joe’s. So tasty love the soup perfect for still chilly days here in Washington

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        • Natashas Kitchen
          March 16, 2020

          Isn’t the flavor amazing! We love it also!

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  • Anna
    May 30, 2019

    I didn’t think I could make a mushroom soup as good as my Polish Mom, but this recipe is up there! (I used vegetable seasoning and a mushroom broth). Thank you for sharing!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      May 30, 2019

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that, Anna! Thank you for sharing your awesome feedback with me!

      Reply

  • Olga
    April 10, 2019

    I made it for lunch yesterday and had 4 bowls!! Two for lunch, one for dinner and one before bed lol. It’s soooo addicting!!

    My husband doesn’t like cream soups but I decided to finally risk it after 5 years of marriage, and he actually enjoyed this one! You are one that I always come back for recipes to, because anything I make from your blog is always delicious!😋

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 10, 2019

      That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review Olga!

      Reply

  • Heather
    December 16, 2018

    My soup seemed to lack flavor. I am used to mushroom soup with a beef flavor. Any suggestions?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 17, 2018

      Hi Heather, We have had many great reviews stating how flavorful it was. Did you possibly alter the recipe in any way? If you prefer the beef flavor I’m assuming using a beef broth base would assist with that.

      Reply

  • Vickie Preston
    September 22, 2018

    My 11 year old granddaughter decided we were making this for dinner last night. Oh man it turned out so good. Another delicious Natasha recipe.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 22, 2018

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that!!! Thank you for the great review!

      Reply

  • Matthew
    June 24, 2018

    I Love this receipe it turned out well!! I even had some for breakfast this morning

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 25, 2018

      That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!

      Reply

  • Colette Sims
    May 15, 2018

    Would love to try this but what is “Mrs Dash ” not heard of it here in ireland

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 15, 2018

      Hi Colette, it is a salt-free all-purpose seasoning and a different brand can be substituted. Here is the seasoning that we use (Amazon affiliate link)

      Reply

  • Lana Morton
    February 28, 2018

    Can I add a little fresh spinach or broccoli to the mushroom soup

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 28, 2018

      Hi Lana, I haven’t tried that but I think it would work well. If you experiment, let me know how you like it 🙂

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  • Julie
    February 13, 2018

    Hi Natasha, Can I add dried mushrooms instead of fresh?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 13, 2018

      Hi Julie, I haven’t tried that but that would be a great experiment! I love the flavor of dried mushrooms but they do have to be cooked for awhile in order to soften properly so I would suggest cooking mushrooms in the water and broth until mushrooms are softened then proceed with the rest of the recipe.

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  • Sonja
    January 13, 2018

    Hi there! What is the difference between this and the Russian Mushroom soup recipe? 🙂

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      January 14, 2018

      Hi Sonja, this recipe uses a lot more mushrooms and half and half, plus the prep method is different.

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      • Sonja
        January 14, 2018

        Shoot I meant to hit 5 stars – I’m pregnant and seeing too many stars lol.
        I made this soup but added the green onion step from the Russian Mushroom Soup recipe. Was amazing.

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        • Natasha's Kitchen
          January 15, 2018

          I’m glad you enjoy the recipe that much Sonja! Thanks for sharing!

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  • Cathy Coates
    January 11, 2018

    Is this an Ukraine or Russian recipe? We went to Russia a few years ago and had a creamy mushroom soup! Yum! Can’t seem to find it.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      January 12, 2018

      Hi Cathy, I do have another mushroom soup recipe! If you search “mushroom soup” in the search bar at the top right, you will see the ones that we have. Here is a direct link to the Russian mushroom soup.

      Reply

  • Rita
    October 14, 2017

    This is the best mushroom soup I have ever had. I have shared the recipe with friends multiple times and have never had anyone say they didn’t like it. It’s definitely a keeper!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 14, 2017

      That’s awesome! I’m happy to hear how much you love this recipe! Thanks for sharing your excellent review Rita!

      Reply

  • Bonnie
    October 6, 2017

    Can you freeze any mushroom soup left over for future use?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 6, 2017

      Hi Bonnie, I have not tried freezing it but I think it could work to freeze it in portions.

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    • Mattie
      December 2, 2020

      This was so delicious. It went together fairly quickly and had get flavor. My husband and I both had 2 bowls. I will definitely make this soup again. Thanks for another great recipe Natasha.

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        December 3, 2020

        Yay fantastic! Thanks for sharing that with us, Mattie!

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  • Tanya
    September 25, 2017

    Hello, I’m trying to watch my carbs intake and wondered if I can omit potatoes and instead of regular flour can I use coconut or almond? Can’t use cornstarch eather to make it thicker..Thank for wonderful recipe! And can you please recommend any of your recipes that would have low carbs? Thank you!♡

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 25, 2017

      Hi Tanya, I really have not tried those substitutions so I can’t say for sure if they would thicken the soup the same way. Sorry I can’t be more help, but without testing that, I would only be guessing. If you test it out, let me know how it goes since someone else may have the same question 🙂

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  • Cheryl Vogel
    September 23, 2017

    Can I use evaporated milk to replace the cream?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 24, 2017

      Hi Cheryl, I haven’t tried that substitution but it might be worth experimenting if you are looking for a lighter soup. If using evaporated milk (since it is less creamy than cream), I would suggest another tablespoon of flour to help with thickening the soup.

      Reply

  • Patricia Zerkowski
    September 23, 2017

    What is the name of the vegetable seasoning

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 23, 2017

      Hi Patricia, you could add vegeta seasoning, but keep in mind it does have some msg-like ingredients which is why we prefer Mrs. Dash.

      Reply

  • Lee Thayer
    September 9, 2017

    Delicious! I made a bit diffeerent in regards to the mushroom, I used Straw mushrooms, so added added them potatoes when near done, spooned out soup for my mother in law (no dairy) and proceeded with the cream, 100% spot on perfect, thank you again for a flawless recipe 🙂

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      September 9, 2017

      You’re welcome Lee! I’m glad you love the recipe! Thanks for sharing your excellent review! 🙂

      Reply

  • Victoriaa K
    June 15, 2017

    It was so delicious! I honestly didn’t expect it to be this good! Thank you!☺️

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      June 15, 2017

      You’re welcome Victoria! I’m glad you love the recipe!

      Reply

  • Tasha
    June 1, 2017

    Yum -Yum….. One of our favorites . Thanks for the recipe. As of now cooking it (again and again) .. Almost done 🙂

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      June 1, 2017

      I’m happy you love the recipe Tasha! Thanks for sharing your great review! 😀

      Reply

  • Irina karpenko
    February 2, 2017

    I made this soup today and loved it !its a keeper! Thanks again Natasha, your recipes just make my life easier as a wife and a mom !👍👏

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      February 3, 2017

      Thank you Irina! What a compliment 🙂 Thank you for sharing this wonderful review!!

      Reply

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