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Cream Soup — Quick One-Pot

Prep 10 min Cook 20 min Difficulty 2/5

Creamy one-pot soup: potatoes, mushrooms, thyme, and a splash of cream. Simple, cozy, and easy to adapt.

Why this recipe works

This Cream Soup is a hearty, dairy-tinged soup built around potatoes, mushrooms, and a light cream finish. It suits beginners seeking a cozy, weeknight meal and anyone who wants minimal cleanup with maximum flavor.

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Key takeaways

Uses a single pot for easier cleanup.
Customize thickness with stock and blending level.
Keeps well in the fridge for easy future meals.

Recipe guide

This Cream Soup is a hearty, dairy-tinged soup built around potatoes, mushrooms, and a light cream finish. It suits beginners seeking a cozy, weeknight meal and anyone who wants minimal cleanup with maximum flavor.

A creamy, one-pot soup you can make tonight.

  • Uses a single pot for easier cleanup.
  • Customize thickness with stock and blending level.
  • Keeps well in the fridge for easy future meals.

What is this soup?

This quick, one-pot cream soup blends potatoes, mushrooms, and a touch of thyme into a comforting, creamy soup. It’s ideal for beginners or anyone who wants a cozy meal with minimal cleanup.

How to make it

You’ll sauté aromatics, simmer with stock until potatoes are tender, then purée to your preferred texture. Finish with cream and season to taste. Optional parsley adds fresh color.

Serving and storage

Serve with crusty bread or a simple green salad. Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 250 grams mixed mushrooms, sliced
  • 300 grams potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 500 milliliters vegetable stock
  • 100 milliliters light cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they release liquid and soften, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add diced potatoes, dried thyme, and enough vegetable stock to just cover the vegetables.
  6. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 12–15 minutes.
  7. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to desired smoothness, or transfer batches to a blender and return to the pot.
  8. Stir in light cream and warm through without boiling.
  9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  10. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle chopped parsley on top if using.

FAQs

Who is this Cream Soup suitable for? This quick one-pot soup uses common pantry items and a simple puree method. It’s great for weeknights and makes a comforting, creamy potato-mushroom soup.
Can I make this dairy-free? Yes. You can skip the cream or use a dairy-free alternative (e.g., coconut cream) and still have a creamy texture.
How can I adjust the soup texture? Aim for 2–3 cups of stock per potato batch if you want a thinner soup; adjust with more or less stock to reach desired consistency.