This easy Christmas Eve mushroom soup recipe is actually great any time of year! This rich, creamy, homemade mushroom soup is perfect for crisp fall evenings, cold winter nights, or really any time you want a creamy soup full or earthy flavor.
What is mushroom soup?
Mushroom soup is a type of soup that is made with mushrooms as the main ingredient. It can be made with different types of mushrooms, such as button mushrooms, portobello mushrooms, or shiitake mushrooms.
The soup can also be made with different kinds of broth, such as chicken broth or vegetable broth. Mushroom soup is usually served with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, and it is often garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or chives.
What are the health benefits of mushroom soup?
Mushroom soup is a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin D, potassium, and iron. It is also low in calories and fat. Mushroom soup can help you stay hydrated and it can also help you get the recommended daily intake of vegetables.
Why serve Christmas Eve mushroom soup?
Christmas Eve mushroom soup is the perfect dish to make for a holiday dinner. It is hearty and filling, but it is also light and healthy. This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve it.
Christmas Eve mushroom soup is also a great way to use up any leftover mushrooms that you might have in your fridge.
How can you use Christmas Eve Mushroom soup?
This soup can be served as a starter or main course. It can also be served with bread for dipping. Christmas Eve Mushroom soup is also a great way to use up any leftover mushrooms that you might have in your fridge.
Here is my family's easy recipe for homemade cream of mushroom soup.
Easy Mushroom Soup
This recipe was inspired by my other creamy soup on this site and pairs well with these delicious bread sticks.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make with minimal effort
- Cream adds an extra richness to the soup
- Great meal option any day of the week
- Comforting and delicious flavor
- Perfect addition as a side or main dish
Top Tip:
For even easier pureeing, use an immersion blender right in the pot.
Ingredients
This easy Christmas Eve mushroom soup recipe uses a few ingredients, but they're all very simple and easily found at your local grocery store.
The main ingredients are listed here, but you'll find the complete list along with amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Mushrooms
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Dry sherry
- Butter
- Onions
- Garlic
- Nutmeg
- Lemon juice or 1 lemon
Substitutions and Variations
- Add Vegetables - Add other vegetables like carrots and celery to add flavor.
- Mushrooms - Use a mixture or mushrooms or a different variety.
- Chicken broth - Use beef or vegetable broth instead.
- Heavy cream - Use half and half or no cream at all, if desired.
- Dry Sherry - Use dry white wine or apple cider instead.
- Onions - Use shallots instead.
- Garlic - Use garlic powder, garlic flakes or dehydrated garlic instead of minced.
- Nutmeg - Use tarragon, oregano or thyme leaves instead if you prefer.
Instructions
This recipe requires a few steps, but they're all very easy. It's not very much work once you get down to it.
The highlights are here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
1: Chop your onions or shallots and mushrooms.
2: Sautee the onions, then add garlic, nutmeg, and tarragon or thyme and cook a little longer.
3: Add mushrooms and cook. Then, add broth and simmer.
4: Pour soup into bowl and puree in batches and transfer to a pot.
5: Add dry sherry, dry white wine, or apple cider, and cream. Simmer, adding lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Hint: Save a step and use an immersion blender to puree the soup right in the pot!
If you like recipes like this, then you may enjoy this old fashioned cream of broccoli soup.
Storage
Refrigerator: Store for up to 3 days in an air-tight container.
Freezer: Store in an air-tight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Make Ahead: Cook the soup per the directions, waiting for the final simmer with cream until ready to serve.
Reheat: Cook over medium-low heat in a saucepan until heated through.
What To Serve With Soup
There are many things that you can serve with soup. The possibilities are endless but for our purposes today we'll be listing things to serve with soup that you can find on our site. I'm sure that you'll find something you like in this list! Another delicious addition to your soup is our wonton crips....they add that something special to your dining experience
Soup is the type of meal that pairs perfectly with so many different side dishes. For some delectable ideas, go to What to Serve With Chicken and Dumplings.
Tips
- Don’t overcook your mushrooms. They should be cooked until just tender, not mushy.
- Add water to thin out the mixture if needed.
- Letting the pureed soup simmer for 20 minutes gives it time to develop flavor and thicken up slightly for a richer consistency overall when served.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup together for a smoother texture and easier cleanup.
- If using fresh herbs to garnish, add them right at the end so they don’t lose their flavor during cooking time.
FAQ
Any kind of mushroom will work. Button, portobello, cremini, and shitake are all good options. The stronger the mushroom, the more flavorful the soup.
Fully cooked mushrooms should be soft and significantly reduced in size but not floppy or soggy.
To make a vegan version, replace the butter with vegan margarine or olive oil and use plant-based milk in place of dairy milk.
Sour cream, half-and-half-or milk can be used in place of heavy cream.
If you fill the blender more than halfway with the soup, the friction of the blades and the time needed to fully puree the soup could cause it to get too hot and separate.
Christmas Eve Mushroom Soup Recipe Video
Christmas Eve Mushroom Soup Recipe
Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.
Christmas Eve Mushroom Soup Recipe
Equipment
- food processor if want smooth, pureed soup
Ingredients
- 3 pounds mushrooms cleaned and chopped
- 5 cups chicken broth beef or vegetable broth
- ½-3/4 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup dry sherry dry white wine or apple cider optional
- ½ cup water more or less to taste (optional) I rarely use water myself
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup shallots or onions, diced
- 1 tblsp garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg ground, tarragon or thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice or 1 lemon
- salt - to taste
- pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Chop up your onions.
- Chop up your mushrooms.
- Melt butter in large pot over medium-low heat.
- Add shallots or onions and saute, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and nutmeg, tarragon or thyme, about 1 minute longer.
- Increase heat to medium and add chopped mushrooms. Make sure to stir so they are all coated with butter.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes. Mushrooms should be cooked and tender.
- Add broth (and water if using). Cover and bring to a boil.
- Then reduce heat to low and simmer about 20 minutes longer.
- Pour soup into a large bowl. Rinse and dry your pot.
- Puree soup in batches in blender until smooth, filling blender only halfway for each batch. Return soup to pot.
- Stir in dry sherry, dry white wine or apple cider (if using) and cream and bring to gentle simmer over low heat.
- Add lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!
- Can be refrigerated for 3 days. If making ahead, add cream at serving time.
Video
Notes
- Don’t overcook your mushrooms. They should be cooked until just tender, not mushy.
- Add water to thin out the mixture if needed.
- Letting the pureed soup simmer for 20 minutes gives it time to develop flavor and thicken up slightly for a richer consistency overall when served.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup together for a smoother texture and easier cleanup.
- If using fresh herbs to garnish, add them right at the end so they don’t lose their flavor during cooking time.
Nutrition
We hope you enjoy this delicious Christmas eve Mushroom soup recipe. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know in the comment section below. Wishing you all a very happy holiday season!
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