Cream of forest mushroom soup

Cookinero 27 Mar 2025

During the mushroom season, be sure to prepare a cream soup of wild mushrooms. White mushrooms, chanterelles and honey mushrooms are ideal for this dish, but you can choose any mushrooms to your taste. Cream of mushroom soup is prepared with cream, vegetables and spices. The fatter the cream used for the soup, the richer the creamy taste will be.

How to cook Cream of forest mushroom soup

Step 1

Cream of forest mushroom soup

Prepare the vegetables. Pour one liter of water into a saucepan, add chopped potatoes, carrots, celery, bay leaf, and set to boil.

Step 2

Cream of forest mushroom soup

Prepare the sauté. Fry finely chopped onion in a preheated frying pan. Add mushrooms to the onion and fry for 10 minutes. Add chopped garlic to the mushrooms and onion and fry for another 1 minute. Put the fried vegetables in a saucepan with vegetables, add salt, pepper and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf from the soup and blend the contents of the saucepan until smooth. Add cream and stir.

Cream of forest mushroom soup - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes! You can substitute forest mushrooms with cremini, button, or shiitake mushrooms for a similar earthy flavor. Avoid delicate varieties like enoki as they may break down too much.
Replace the cream with coconut milk or a dairy-free cream alternative for a rich, creamy texture. Cashew cream also works well if you blend soaked cashews with water.
Store it in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stove to prevent the cream from separating.
Yes, but omit the cream before freezing. Thaw in the fridge overnight, reheat, and stir in fresh cream just before serving for best texture.
Pair it with crusty bread, garlic croutons, or a side salad. For heartier meals, add grilled chicken or roasted vegetables.
Skip the potatoes and add cauliflower for thickness. Increase mushrooms for more flavor, and use heavy cream to keep it rich.
Add vegetable broth or water in small amounts while reheating until you reach your desired consistency.
Yes! Sauté onions and mushrooms first, then add all ingredients (except cream) to the slow cooker. Blend and stir in cream before serving.

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