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Cream Soup — Quick One-Pot

Prep 10 min Cook 20 min Difficulty 2/5

Creamy one-pot soup with mushrooms and potatoes, finished with light cream and thyme.

Why this recipe works

This Cream Soup is a simple, comforting option for weeknights. It suits beginners learning basic soup techniques or anyone looking for a cozy, economical dinner.

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Key takeaways

One-pot method saves dishes and clean-up.
Blend to your preferred texture for smooth or chunky soup.
Finish with cream and parsley for a gentle, creamy finish.

Recipe guide

This Cream Soup is a simple, comforting option for weeknights. It suits beginners learning basic soup techniques or anyone looking for a cozy, economical dinner.

A cozy, easy soup you can finish in one pot.

  • One-pot method saves dishes and clean-up.
  • Blend to your preferred texture for smooth or chunky soup.
  • Finish with cream and parsley for a gentle, creamy finish.

Step 1: Sauté and simmer

Melt butter in a pot and cook onion until translucent. Add garlic and mushrooms; sauté until they soften and release liquid. Stir in potatoes, thyme, and enough stock to cover. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12–15 minutes.

Step 2: Blend and re-warm

Puree the soup to your preferred texture with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender. Return to the pot and stir in the light cream. Warm through gently without boiling.

Step 3: Finish and serve

Season with salt and pepper to taste. If using, sprinkle chopped parsley just before serving for a fresh finish.

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

How should I store leftovers? You can store the soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of stock if needed.
Can I adjust the soup’s thickness? If you want a thinner soup, add more stock while reheating; for a thicker texture, cook a bit longer to reduce or mash some potatoes more.
Can I customize the ingredients? The recipe uses standard ingredients; you can swap mushrooms for another veg, or use cream alternatives like half-and-half or a dairy-free cream if needed.