This keto cream of mushroom soup is a delicious way to get your veggies in while on a low-carb diet.
Packed with flavor, this rich and hearty low carb cream of mushroom soup is sure to satisfy your hunger without ruining your diet goals!
It’s so filling that it can be enjoyed as a meal when accompanied by a light green salad.
This yummy gluten-free mushroom soup is the perfect recipe for those who want to enjoy a warm bowl of soup without sacrificing taste.
Since no wheat flour is used to thicken the soup, it’s a great recipe for those doing a keto diet and avoiding gluten.
The best part is that this delicious soup comes together rather quickly, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
It’s a creamy mushroom soup you will want to add to your meal prep plan and make on repeat when the weather gets cooler.
If you’re a fan of soups that use simple ingredients, be sure to also check out our collection of keto soup recipes for more delicious options.
Keto Cream Of Mushroom Soup Recipe
There are a lot of recipes out there for mushroom soup, but most are thickened with flour, a no-go on keto.
And there are loads of recipes that use cream of mushroom condensed canned soup as a base for their recipes.
Our cream soup uses heavy cream to give it its velvety-smooth texture.
Plus, it features two types of fresh mushrooms, baby Belles and white button mushrooms, so that the flavor of earthy mushrooms really stands out.
There is no question that chefs and home cooks have prized mushrooms for their meaty texture and savory flavor. Without a doubt, the umami flavor that mushrooms provide is unmatched!
To further enhance its natural umami flavor, I sauteed them with a little gluten-free soy sauce, which further took this keto creamy mushroom soup to new culinary heights.
The soup is also seasoned with onions, garlic, shallots, thyme, dill, and spices like freshly ground black pepper and smoky paprika. All of which beautifully complement the soup.
Once the soup is ready to serve, it’s topped off with some crispy bacon pieces for good measure.
Of course, if you want a vegetarian soup, leave out the bacon, so you have options.
Thankfully, this recipe for low-carb soup delivers for mushroom lovers, so you can keep that condensed cream of mushroom soup at the back of the cupboard or feel free to toss it. You’re welcome.
Do Mushrooms Belong On A Keto diet?
Let’s talk about keto diets and the role of mushrooms. Mushrooms are part of the fungus family, are quite low in carbs, and contain a good amount of fiber as well as vital micronutrients.
These “meaty” vegetables are rich in vitamins like vitamin D and vitamin B6 and are a great source of potassium. So yes, you can absolutely consume mushrooms on keto.
There are some great health benefits to eating mushrooms while on a low-carb diet. For example, mushrooms can assist with blood sugar control as they contain polysaccharides that can help in moderating your blood sugar levels.
Plus, they are low on the glycemic index and have a minimal impact on insulin.
Mushroom consumption has the potential to benefit your gut biome and give you a good supply of antioxidants that fight against free radicals.
Ingredients Needed For Keto Cream Of Mushroom Soup
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The following are the ingredients you’ll need to make a mushroom soup that is keto-friendly: Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page with the step-by-step instructions, as is the nutritional information.
- Baby Bella mushrooms
- White button mushrooms
- Onion
- Garlic cloves
- Shallot
- Olive oil
- Unsalted butter
- Gluten-free soy sauce
- Cracked black pepper
- Dry dill
- Fresh or dry thyme
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Low sodium chicken broth
- Heavy whipping cream
- Chicken bouillon powder
- Smoked paprika
Soup Garnish
- Parsley
- Chopped bacon
How To Make Keto Cream Of Mushroom Soup
To make this low carb mushroom soup, start by cooking your bacon until crispy, then crumble it and set it aside for garnish, or skip this step if making a vegetarian version.
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Then, in a large skillet pan, sauté baby Bella mushrooms along with white button mushrooms, chopped onions, and sliced shallots in the butter and olive oil until they are tender and start to caramelize.
Divide the sautéed mushroom mixture in half, leaving one half in the skillet pan to fully caramelize. These reserved mushrooms will be stirred in at the end once the soup has been blended.
This way, the soup will have an overall creamy texture, but with slices of mushrooms in each spoonful.
The other half of the mushroom mixture needs to go into a 5-quart pan, where you will add the chicken or vegetable broth, soy sauce, black pepper, dill, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken bouillon powder, salt, and smokey paprika.
Then, allow the soup to simmer before adding the heavy cream and blending.
You can use an immersion blender or a kitchen electric blender to puree the hot soup in batches. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when pureeing hot liquids.
Once the entire soup has been blended, add it back to the quart pan and add the remaining mushrooms that have been fully caramelized. Taste for seasoning and serve hot.
I then recommend garnishing the top of the cream of mushroom soup with cooked bacon and parsley.
For a vegetarian keto mushroom soup, omit the chicken stock, chicken bullion powder, and bacon topping.
Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three weeks.
As a fan of mushrooms, I encourage you to also try our keto mushroom galette for another tasty dish.
Other Keto Creamy Soups To Try
If you love creamy soups, be sure to check out our other cream-based soups:
- Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup
- Keto Chicken Broccoli Cheese Soup
- Keto Chicken Bacon Chowder
- Keto Cream of Broccoli Soup
- Keto Cream of Spinach Soup
- Keto Pumpkin Soup
- Keto Chicken Taco Soup
- Keto Roasted Carrot Soup
- Keto White Chicken Chili Soup
- Keto Tomato Bacon Cheddar Soup
- Keto Cheeseburger Soup
- Keto Roasted Cauliflower Soup
- Keto Zuppa Tuscana Soup
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Keto Mushroom Soup
This rich and hearty keto mushroom soup is sure to satisfy your hunger without ruining your diet goals! It's a cream of mushroom soup that is low in carbs and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces of baby Bella mushrooms
- 16 ounces of white button mushrooms
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small shallot, sliced
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons of gluten-free soy sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of dry dill
- 2 teaspoon of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dry
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 6 cups of low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
Soup Garnish
- 1/2 cup of chopped parsley
- 5 slices of bacon cooked till crispy and chopped into bite sizes.
Instructions
- Cook 5 slices of bacon until crispy. Crumble the bacon and set it aside for garnish.
- In a large skillet pan, sauté the mushrooms, onions, shallot in butter, and olive oil over medium heat until they are translucent and start to caramelize.
- Divide the mushroom mixture in half, leaving one half in the skillet pan to caramelize fully, and add the other half of the mixture to a 5-quart pan.
- To the 5-quart pan, add the chicken broth, the minced garlic, soy sauce, black pepper, dill, thyme, chicken bouillon powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and smokey paprika. Allow the soup to simmer for about 15 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and stir the soup until fully combined.
- Using an immersion blender or kitchen electric blender, puree the hot soup in batches according to the manufacture's instructions. See notes for how to puree hot soups safely.
- Once the entire soup has been blended, add it back to the quart pan and add the remaining mushrooms that have been fully caramelized. Taste for seasoning and serve hot.
- Garnish the top of the cream of mushroom soup with the cooked bacon and parsley.
- For a vegetarian option, just leave out the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three weeks.
Notes
How To Safely Puree Hot Soup in Blender
It's important to allow the soup to cool for a few minutes before blending, this can take anywhere before 5-10 minutes. Be sure to do it in batches and not overfill the blender. Before adding the soup to the blender be sure to remove the center cap from the lid of your blender. Before blending, place a folded kitchen towel over the top of the blender. Hold the towel in place with your hand. This is key so that you do not risk getting burned. The towel will allow the steam to escape safely. Be sure to only fill the blender halfway. And to blend the soup in batches. Once the soup is fully blended return to the pan to heat through before serving.
Note: This mushroom soup can be easily halved.
Vegetarian Option
To make this a vegetarian soup, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock and use a vegetable boullion, instead of chicken and leave out the bacon garnish.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1 1/4 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 171Total Fat: 13.9gSaturated Fat: 6.3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 790mgCarbohydrates: 8.6gNet Carbohydrates: 6.6gFiber: 2gSugar: 2.8gProtein: 5.6g