Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Soup.

Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Soup is a quick and easy meal or appetizer idea that is perfect especially on a cold day.

Made with fresh mushrooms, this soup is creamy, rich, and savory and can be easily made in about 20 minutes.

Cream of Mushroom Soup made in a Pressure Cooker.

This soup is loaded with mushrooms and simple flavors making it the perfect comfort food.

I like that this soup can be served as a meal in itself with a slice of bread or small salad on the side.

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This soup is made smooth thanks to an immersion blender. You can find a selection of immersion blenders here.

Why we love this recipe for homemade soup.

Making this soup in a pressure cooker or instant pot makes this recipe even easier to make. Instead of taking hours to saute ingredients and cook this soup, this soup can be made in about a half hour.

Here are more reasons to like this soup.

• Fresh mushroom are used to make this soup.
• Most of the ingredients used to make this soup with are basic pantry ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding extra seasonings or some leftover cooked chicken strips or shrimp.
• Leftover soup can be used to make a casserole, stroganoff, or even served on top of noodles.
• This soup can be kicked up notch by adding a bit of sherry or similar ingredient.
• Creamy mushroom soup can be filling and inexpensive to make.

Ingredients needed to make Cream of Mushroom soup.

• Mushrooms. Your mushrooms should be sliced or quartered.
• Olive Oil. Used for sautéing.
• Onion. The onion should be diced.
• Garlic. Chopped or minced.
• Seasonings- thyme, Italian seasonings, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper were used to make my soup.
• Broth. Chicken or Vegetable broth can be used.
• Heavy Cream. and Cornstarch. This is what makes the soup so creamy. Alternatives that can be used include a full fat milk or coconut milk.

Expert Tip👉 Vegetarian Option: Opt for vegetable broth to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly without compromising on taste. Vegan followers can also use the coconut milk option.

Tips for making the best mushroom soup.

Using better quality mushroom that are also fresh is the key to making this the best soup. You can use a variety of mushrooms such as cremini, button, or wild mushrooms to add depth to the soup.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Adding soy sauce, Worcester sauce, or fish sauce can add an extra dimension to this soup. Some folks like to add in a bit of sherry as well.
2. A thin soup texture can be easily fixed by adding a teaspoon or two of flour or additional cornstarch.
3. If the soup is too thick after adding the cream mixture, you can
   thin it out with a bit of additional broth or water until it reaches your desired consistency.
4. Extra vegetables can also be added to this soup. I like corn, peas, or even chopped celery in my soup.
5. Serving Suggestion, this soup pairs well with crusty bread, croutons, or a simple green salad.
6. Lastly, you can serve this as a starter appetizer or as a comforting main dish.

How to make Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes .
Cook Time : 15 minutes .
Servings : 6.
(You can see the full instructions in the recipe card below.)

1. Saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil.
2. Add the seasonings and broth.
3. Cook for 10 minutes.
4. Blend the soup.
5. Add the cream to saute.
6. Simmer and serve.

Expert Tip👉 Blending the Soup: When using an immersion blender to blend the soup, be cautious of hot liquid splatter. Blend to your desired consistency—keeping it slightly chunky adds a pleasant texture.

How to store Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Soup.

Once the soup has cooled leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When reheating, do so gently over low heat and whisking as needed to prevent curdling.

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Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Soup, a delicious and easy creamy soup recipe made in a pressure cooker in about 20 minutes.

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