Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Chunky Mushroom Soup made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Packed with tender slices of button and cremini mushrooms, sweet carrots, crunchy celery, and aromatic garlic, this hearty soup offers a rich, earthy flavor with every bite. A touch of heavy cream adds velvety smoothness, while a classic roux ensures a satisfying thickness. Simmered low and slow to perfection, the delicate blend of dried thyme and parsley elevates the soup to a cozy classic. Perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant starter, this easy slow cooker recipe requires minimal prep and pairs beautifully with fresh crusty bread. A must-try for mushroom lovers and soup enthusiasts alike!
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced button and cremini mushrooms. Sauté for about 5–7 minutes until mushrooms release most of their moisture and brown slightly. Transfer to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir in the flour and cook for an additional minute to create a roux.
Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the vegetable broth to the roux, ensuring no lumps remain. Allow the mixture to thicken slightly, then transfer it to the slow cooker.
Add the remaining 3 cups of vegetable broth, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
Cover and cook on low heat for 5–6 hours, or until the vegetables are tender and flavors are well developed.
In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the heavy cream to the slow cooker. Stir to blend it into the soup and let it warm through.
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. If a thicker consistency is preferred, use an immersion blender to blend a small portion of the soup directly in the slow cooker (leave the rest chunky).
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley, and enjoy with crusty bread or a side salad.
Serving size | (2464.3g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1954.5 |
Total Fat 141.3g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 73.1g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g | |
Cholesterol 333mg | 0% |
Sodium 4976.5mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 128.3g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 28.8g | 0% |
Total Sugars 43.7g | |
Protein 46.6g | 0% |
Vitamin D 75IU | 0% |
Calcium 347.2mg | 0% |
Iron 10.8mg | 0% |
Potassium 5228.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories