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    Home » Soups, Chilis & Stews » Keto Mushroom Soup

    Published: Dec 20, 2022 by Carolyn

    Keto Mushroom Soup

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    This creamy keto mushroom soup recipe is made with brown butter and sage for delicious rich flavor. Easy to make and with only 5 ingredients, it’s a perfect keto soup recipe for those chilly days.

    Keto Mushroom Soup in a black bowl with a spoon resting in it.

    This Keto Mushroom Soup Recipe was first published in December 2012. But it’s such a lovely and easy soup, I decided it needed a little update. I’ve even included a video to show you just how easy it is to make.

    Making cream of mushroom soup is so easy, I honestly don’t know why anyone would use store-bought. It takes less than 20 minutes to make and it’s so much more flavorful.

    And cooking the mushrooms in brown butter makes it truly unique and special. No pre-made soup can compare.

    If you love simple soup recipes, be sure to check out Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup, Roasted Tomato Soup, and Italian Sausage Soup.

    A cup of keto mushroom soup in a black bowl with fresh sage on top.

    You need to try this recipe!

    Step away from the canned soup, people! And make my simple keto mushroom soup instead. It takes only 5 ingredients and is so much healthier, with a richer, fresher flavor. Let’s do a little comparison, shall we?

    The typical canned mushroom soup contains some pretty scary ingredients. Most of them are made with things like soybean oil, wheat flour, and MSG. Even the so-called healthier, organic brands have additives like rice flour to thicken it.

    Kettle and Fire does make a decent keto friendly soup in cartons. The ingredients aren’t scary (yay!), but it’s rather expensive. And it has quite a long ingredient list for what should be a simple soup.

    My recipe, on the other hand, is thick, creamy, and contains 5 simple ingredients. It doesn’t cost a fortune to make and I guarantee you that the flavor is far superior to that of anything from a can or a carton.

    Reader Testimonials

    “I now make this quite often. It is delicious with every spoonful. Thank you Carolyn for all your wonderful and delicious recipes!” — Jennifer

    “Incredibly better than any cream of mushroom soup I’ve ever eaten. It took me no time to make it. We’ll be serving it often! Thnx for your skills and generosity. I recommend you to my friends, family & strangers all the time!!” — Ludona

    “Thank you so much for this amazing soup. I’d missed cream of mushroom soup for years. But this is lightyears ahead of it. It is truly my comfort soup!” — Tracy

    Ingredients you need

    Top down image of the ingredients needed for keto mushroom soup.
    • Butter: Choose a good quality salted butter as the browned butter is what makes this recipe unique.
    • Mushrooms: You can use white mushrooms or baby bellas. To save on time, get them pre-sliced.
    • Fresh sage: I can’t emphasize enough how much flavor comes from fresh sage in this dish. You could use ½ teaspoon dried sage or try it with fresh thyme or rosemary if you prefer.
    • Broth: I like to use homemade chicken bone broth for this soup but cartoned broth is fine too. You can also use vegetable broth for a vegetarian meal.
    • Heavy cream: This makes the soup thick and creamy. For a dairy free option, use full fat coconut milk or coconut cream.
    • Salt and pepper

    Step-by-step directions

    A collage of 6 images showing how to make Keto Mushroom Soup.

    1. Brown the butter: In a large pot, heat the butter over medium heat until it begins to brown and turns fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sage and cook one minute more.

    2. Sauté the mushrooms: Add the mushrooms and stir to coat, then sauté until the mushrooms are tender and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.

    3. Add the broth. Stir in the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook 4 to 5 minutes more.

    4. Blend it up. Transfer the soup to a food processor or good blender and blend until smooth (you may need to work in batches). You can also use an immersion blender but it tends not to get it as smooth.

    5. Add the cream. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the cream. Serve immediately.

    A spoon lifting a spoonful of keto mushroom soup away from the bowl.

    Expert Tips

    Don’t skip the browned butter, as it’s what makes this Keto Mushroom Soup recipe so special. Browned butter has a rich, nutty caramel flavor and it goes beautifully with mushrooms and herbs.

    Store any leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week, as long as your cream was fresh. Since milk fat separates when it freezes, I don’t suggest freezing leftovers. But you can freeze the soup minus the cream and then add the cream when you re-heat it.

    If you want a chunkier soup, don’t purée completely or set aside a portion of the mushrooms and add them to the puréed mixture afterwards.

    Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut milk for the heavy cream. If you can tolerate ghee, there is a browned butter ghee that would be great. Otherwise use butter-flavored coconut oil.

    Top down image of a black bowl filled with keto mushroom soup, with a mushroom floating on top.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you eat cream of mushroom soup on keto?

    The cream of mushroom soup you purchase from the grocery store is not keto friendly at all. They often contain high carb fillers and thickeners, along with other questionable ingredients. However, this keto mushroom soup recipe is very low carb and it tastes so much better. And it’s super thick and creamy!

    Are mushrooms keto friendly?

    All varieties of mushrooms are naturally low in carbohydrates. So they make an excellent addition to keto recipes. They add flavor, but they also contain a number of vital nutrients and minerals such as Vitamin D.

    How many carbs are in keto mushroom soup?

    This keto mushroom soup recipe has 4.6g of carbs and .6g of fiber per serving. That comes to 4g net carbs per cup of soup.

    More Delicious Keto Mushroom Recipes

    • Cauliflower Risotto with Mushrooms
    • Tenderloin Steak with Mushroom Garlic Butter
    • Pork Medallions with Mushroom Cream Sauce
    • Keto Mushroom Gravy
    • Cheesy Keto Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms
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    Keto Mushroom Soup in a black bowl with a spoon resting in it.

    Keto Mushroom Soup Recipe

    This creamy keto mushroom soup recipe is made with brown butter and sage for delicious rich flavor. Easy to make and with only 5 ingredients, it's a perfect keto soup recipe for those chilly days.
    4.95 from 59 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: keto mushrooms soup
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 198kcal

    Ingredients

    • 6 tablespoon salted butter
    • 2 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
    • 1 lb mushrooms sliced
    • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • ½ cup heavy cream
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    Instructions

    • In a large pot, heat the butter over medium heat until it begins to brown and turns fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sage and cook one minute more.
    • Add the mushrooms and stir to coat, then sauté until the mushrooms are tender and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
    • Stir in the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook 4 to 5 minutes more.
    • Transfer the soup to a food processor or blender (in batches, if your processor is not large enough). Blend until smooth. You can use an immersion blender but it tends not to get as smooth.
    • Return the soup to the pot and stir in the cream. Serve immediately.

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    Notes

    Storage Information: Store the soup in a covered container in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can also freeze the pureed soup before the addition of the cream for up to 2 months. 
    For a chunkier soup, remove a portion of the mushrooms prior to blending, then add back in to the pureed mixture.  
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Mushroom Soup Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
    Calories 198 Calories from Fat 159
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17.7g27%
    Carbohydrates 4.6g2%
    Fiber 0.6g2%
    Protein 4.6g9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Kay says

      March 09, 2023 at 5:58 pm

      Love the soup!

      Reply
    2. Nicole says

      February 28, 2023 at 9:58 pm

      5 stars
      This is so good! I made this the other day. I used some of the left overs to make green bean casserole. I just used 1/4 tsp xanthan gum to thicken it.

      Reply
    3. Chrissy B says

      February 21, 2023 at 9:41 pm

      This soup is delicious 😋
      easy to make and dare I say it tastes even better the next day

      Reply
    4. Linda Johnson says

      February 20, 2023 at 12:36 pm

      next time my mushroom growing friends share their superfoods with me, I will definitely make this! One of my mom’s favorite recipes was beef stroganoff because of the mushrooms! 🤔 I can’t wait to make that and use your (adapted). recipe

      Reply
    5. Kim says

      January 30, 2023 at 1:36 pm

      Yummy yummy Soup for dinner! I love this soup! Thank you for always kicking it up a notch Carolyn! Another home run for carb friendly cooking!

      Reply
    6. Kelly J says

      January 22, 2023 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      I would give this a ten if I could! So rich, creamy and delicious! The combination of browned butter, sage and mushrooms is the perfect marriage of ingredients! I also made the Easy browned butter chicken with the leftover fresh sage. Thanks for all your great recipes and content Carolyn. Helps me to maintain my 85 lb weight loss following the ketogenic lifestyle.

      Reply
    7. Chelsea Robert says

      January 14, 2023 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      This soup was so good! I reserved some and ladled it over warmed cooked chicken I had in the fridge- it was a game changer! Plus quick to make! Thanks, Carolyn!

      Reply
    8. Sherry says

      January 10, 2023 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this🥰. It’s so good! Thank you 😊

      Reply
    9. Connie F. says

      January 08, 2023 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      This was a fast and easy soup that is quite delicious! My mother even loved this, even though her dementia has made her a very picky eater.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 10, 2023 at 7:09 pm

        I’m so glad she enjoyed it!

        Reply
    10. Sandi says

      December 27, 2022 at 8:51 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight for dinner and it was delicious! Cant wait for lunch tomorrow, thank you!

      Reply
    11. Kim says

      December 27, 2022 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      oh wow so yummy , I just finished making this for dinner. it’s cold here in sunny FL. so this is the perfect comfort (keto) soup. I know this is going to sound bad but im glad my husband is out of town so I get to eat it all myself…lol I’ll make him more when he gets home, this was the test batch. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Sharon Cartwright says

      December 24, 2022 at 12:39 pm

      This mushroom soup was super flavorful! At first I was surprised it did not need salt, but then I remembered about the salted butter. I used Publix GreenWise Chicken Bone Broth because that’s what I had on hand and it was perfect! I have some browned Jimmy Dean Sage sausage in the frig that I’m going to add to my next bowl just because it sounds like it would be good.

      Reply
    13. Valerie says

      December 20, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      This is in regular rotation in our house especially in the cooler months. I make a large pot of turkey broth pretty much every week and we use some of it for this soup. So, so tasty and so so easy. I highly recommend it!

      Reply
    14. Phyllis says

      December 20, 2022 at 10:50 am

      Can this recipe be used for recipes calling for cream of mushroom soup. I’ve seen several good recipes like this and I refuse to use commercial soup which is disgusting.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 20, 2022 at 10:13 pm

        I can’t see why not!

        Reply
    15. Lisa Walkes says

      December 13, 2022 at 8:04 pm

      Hi, I just got about 4 lbs of mushrooms. I’d like to make a double batch. What are your thoughts on making this up to the cream part, freezing half without the cream, and just add it when I thaw it out at a later date? Do you think it’d still be tasty?
      Thanks for any thoughts on this oh wise one.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 14, 2022 at 12:07 pm

        SHould be fine that way!

        Reply
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