Ditch the can, because it's easy to make your own! This Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe makes making your own classic cream soup from scratch at home so easy with just a few simple ingredients!
Cream of Mushroom Soup, it's a staple in your cupboard, right? Especially this time of the year. Because how else could you make a classic, comfortingly creamy casserole? But have you ever really looked at the ingredients of a can of good ol' Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup? It's not great. No biggie, I've got your back with this easy and >dare I say< WAY more delicious Cream of Mushroom Soup From Scratch!
Ingredients Needed:
Ok, I know, I know. Opening a can of good ol' Campbell's is soooo easy. But trust me. The added effort (and really, it's not that much extra effort) is sooo worth it. The flavor of this soup is so rich and savory and your have the added benefit of knowing exactly what's in it.
- Mushrooms - We prefer cremini but button would also be great!
- Milk
- Half and Half
- Flour - All purpose is best, but you could also use a gluten free flour. I'd stay away from almond or coconut, though.
- Salted Butter - You could use unsalted butter if that is all you have, but that just means add a little more salt (1/4 teaspoon for every 1/2 cup of butter).
- Fresh Sage - Fresh is really key. We've made this with dried and it's just not the same.
- Kosher Salt
- Chicken Stock - Not pictured, but key! To keep it vegetarian, you could also use Vegetable Stock.
Step-by-Step Instructions
The key to this Cream of Mushroom soup recipe? Fresh mushrooms. And a lot of them.
Step 1: Slice the mushrooms.
Step 2: Saute Mushrooms in butter.
Step 3: In a deep saute pan, create a roux by melting butter and adding flour.
Step 4: Add the milk and cream to the roux and create a creamy base by letting it cook down for about 30 minutes.
Step 5: Add mushrooms to the soup and then add chicken stock and mix well.
Step 6: Remove from heat and either serve immediately or let it cool before storing in the fridge if you're not going to use it immediately in your favorite casserole dish!
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Fresh Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
Copycat French's Fried Onions From Scratch
Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing From Scratch
Just in time for those holiday casseroles and for bragging rights with your family!
Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!
Cream of Mushroom Soup From Scratch
Ingredients
- 16 oz cremini mushrooms - cleaned and sliced halved if large
- 4 + 2 tablespoon of salted butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1/2 - 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock, room temp or warm
- 6 leaves sage julianned
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Create a roux by melting 4 tablespoons of butter on medium low in a medium sized pot. Add flour slowly, stirring constantly to create a roux.
- Once all of the flour and butter is mixed together and lightly browned, slowly add cream and milk, stirring constantly. Add salt, pepper, and sage.
- Reduce heat a little and let it all simmer and reduce for at least 30 minutes or until it's reached desired thickness.
- Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan with melt the other 2 tablespoons of butter on medium heat and add the mushrooms. Sauté until almost all the moisture is cooked off.
- Add soup to the mushrooms in sauté pan and mix well. Slowly add chicken stock and mix well until combined. Continue to cook and reduce for another 10-15 minutes until desired thickness is reached.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Transfer to jars to store in fridge for up to 3 days.
- Yields approximately 4-5 cups.
Love this recipe! Do you have the nutritional information for this?
Great question, Casandra! I just updated the recipe to include the nutritional information (for each cup of soup).
I just made this soup, it is delicious 💛. My new go to recipe
Yay!! So good to hear, Susan!!
Oh I bet this is so much better than the canned! I never thought about how easy it is to make it from scratch. Love that you included a vegetarian option in there too. YUM!
Thanks, Trish!
Omggggggg. I make homemade soup all the time, yet despite cream of mushroom being a childhood fave, I've never made a from-scratch version! (HOW.) Of course, growing up, it was all about that gloop in the can. But this. I mean, the mushrooms actually look like mushrooms. Haha. I can't wait to give this a whirl and see what I've been missing out on!
Right? When I started making this it changed my soup lovin' life!
There is nothing better than Homemade Mushroom soup. And besides it being a great soup it also is a great sauce to add to just about everything. I remember all the recipes using that canned soup - once we found out all of the additives to it we stopped buying it. I missed the convenience but this recipe would be great to make and then use for what ever recipe I want.
Yes, definitely, Marisa!
I use cream of mushroom soup all of the time in my cooking. It's a wonderful addition to quick dinners, and I usually have tons of the canned stuffed laying around. However, this homemade version looks absolutely delightful and easy to make. I love the fact that it can be frozen or canned. Forget the can, I need this in my life!
I hope it helps with your cooking, Tina!
Gorgeous recipe! Anytime I can ditch the canned mushroom soup (which is always) and make a beautiful, silky, soup from scratch...I'm all over it! I haven't tried pressure canning it yet, but it's on my list. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
All growing up, I didn't realize that cream of mushroom soup could be homemade. It must have been something about the condensed canned stuff at the grocery that just made me think that something like that could never be achieved at home. The real deal stuff though is SO SO SO much better and more flavorful. Plus, I love your recommendation for freezing it. I never would have thought to try that!
I love cream of mushroom but I'm not a fan of buying from a can so this is just perfect! I thought it was a lot more difficult to make so thanks for sharing just how easy it is. I can't wait to make it.
I'm totally with you...ditch the can! Making it yourself allows you to control the ingredients. Especially important if you're trying to reduce sodium in your diet. Great tip on making a big batch and freezing in portion sizes. Just as convenient as a can, but much tastier.
This homemade cream of mushroom soup looks delicious! And it's so easy to make and freeze. Just the perfect recipe to have a stress-free Christmas!
Oh how cool! I kind of make my own when I make green bean casserole, but I've never thought of jarring it and keeping it for all kinds of dishes. How wonderful it would be to always have this ready to go!
I love cream of mushroom soup but I stopped buying the canned variety years ago. I didn't want the fat or the salt. Now this recipe is different!! I can't wait to make this and use it in recipes that required that jelly like soup. You don't have to be a scientist to understand these ingredients they are all natural.
What a beautiful soup base. Look at those mushrooms! I love cream of mushroom, and this looks so yummy.
I love mushroom soup. This looks so delicious. Perfect comfort food for the cold weather. All need is a nice piece of crusty bread and I am a happy camper. Homemade soup is the best!!
Oh my goodness! Just made this and am so delighted with the outcome! This will most definitely be made again and again!
Thanks Mahy! So glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! This soup looks so amazing. It's so nice to actually see mushrooms in a cream of mushroom soup dish!
I love the idea of making a large batch and freezing. You're right, I reach for the canned variety too often. But this ups the flavor of any dish needing cream mushroom soup by a mile! I want to eat the soup as is right now!
Thanks for the beautiful recipe. I will absolutely be making this for holiday dishes and beyond.
Thanks, Kris! I hope you enjoy it!
Oh man, this looks waaaay better than the canned stuff. I love that you used a ton of cremini mushrooms, too. Some of my favorites!
The more mushrooms the better, right??
I'm with you -- DITCH THE CAN! We'd much rather have homemade soup just because it tastes so much better. Your cream of mushroom looks so rich, I might add a drop of sherry to the pot, too.
Yes!! Bye bye can!!
Yum! What a tasty idea! Love that this is made from scratch!
I am wishing this is what I was having for breakfast. So much better than the canned stuff. This sounds incredible.
I would love this and must try this recipe. I never had canned but would eat this in a heartbeat it really looks yummy
Then no need to ever use the can! I hope you try it!
The flavor from this homemade version is so much better than store bought! It's so easy too!
This looks so rich. I will definitely be trying it. The ingredients are easy to find, and the recipe is easy to convert to gluten free. I 've already pinned this for later!
Oh I love mushrooms soup.. Kids too! This looks so delicious. Can't wait to try.
I am so in the mood for your cream of mushroom soup right now. It's cold here and my body is scream for a warm bowl of creamy goodness. I think my husband wouldn't mind it either right now. =)
Homemade is always the best. Nothing beats a creamy soup on a cold winter's day...this sounds perfect!
Oh thank you thank you thank you!!! This is my favourite sauce, and you just gave me a way to make large batches and freeze! I'm going to empty my freezer to make room for infinite bottles of these now!
Definitely pinned this. Makes me wonder why I haven't made this before!