Ohhh yes 🍄🥔 Crockpot Mushroom and Potato Soup—a creamy, hearty soup that’s cozy, comforting, and practically effortless. Perfect for a slow-cooked, hands-off meal. Here’s a step-by-step recipe:
🍲 Crockpot Mushroom and Potato Soup
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (white button or cremini)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced (optional)
- 1 large carrot, diced (optional)
Liquids & Flavor
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or sage
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Creamy Finish
- 1 cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
Garnishes
- Chopped parsley or chives
- Grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep ingredients
- Dice potatoes, slice mushrooms, and chop onion, garlic, and any additional veggies.
2️⃣ Add to crockpot
- Place potatoes, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and optional celery/carrot in the crockpot.
- Pour in broth, then add thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
4️⃣ Make creamy (optional)
- For a creamier soup:
- In a small bowl, mix butter and flour to make a roux.
- Stir into the soup during the last 30 minutes of cooking, then add cream or milk.
- OR for a quick shortcut: stir in cream or half-and-half directly at the end.
5️⃣ Blend (optional)
- For a smooth soup, use an immersion blender to puree part or all of the soup.
- For a chunkier texture, leave as is.
6️⃣ Serve
- Remove bay leaf.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with parsley, chives, or Parmesan.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers.
Pro Tips
- Mushroom flavor boost: sauté mushrooms in butter before adding to crockpot for deeper umami.
- Potato variation: Yukon gold or red potatoes give a creamier texture; Russets work well too.
- Thicker soup: mash some of the potatoes with a fork in the crockpot before adding cream.
- Make ahead: soup tastes even better the next day—just reheat gently.
🔥 Variations
- 🧄 Garlic Mushroom Potato Soup: add roasted garlic for extra depth
- 🥬 Veggie Boost: stir in spinach or kale in the last 10–15 minutes
- 🧀 Cheesy Mushroom Soup: add shredded cheddar or Parmesan before serving
- 🌶️ Spicy Twist: add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika for warmth
I can also give a “ultra-creamy, restaurant-style crockpot mushroom and potato soup” version with a velvety texture and roasted garlic that’s insanely rich 😏.
Do you want me to do that?
