Creamy Keto Mushroom Soup
This rich and earthy mushroom soup is thickened with cream and a hint of cheese, making it a satisfying and low-carb meal. It's a perfect blend of savory flavors and a velvety texture, ideal for a cozy dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 372 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 30 gbutter
- 0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 500 gcremini mushroom, sliced
- 1 tspthyme, dried
- 4 cupchicken broth
- 1 cupheavy cream
- 60 gcream cheese, softened
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 1 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Equipment
large pot · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
- 4
Add the cremini mushrooms and thyme to the pot. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, or until the mushrooms have released their liquid and started to brown.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Cooking the mushrooms thoroughly develops their rich, umami flavor.
- 5
Pour in the chicken broth, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
About 3 min
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps.
- 7
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 371.6kcal
- Protein
- 9.1g
- Carbs
- 11.4g
- Fat
- 34.3g
- Fibre
- 2.2g
- Sugar
- 6.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally, or in the microwave until warmed through. Add a splash of broth or cream if it's too thick.
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