Cream of Mushroom Soup Substitute

Our substitute for Cream of Mushroom Soup tastes better and is healthier than canned cream of mushroom, and you can use it in so many recipes! Perfect for your favorite casseroles and no funky ingredients!

It probably comes as no surprise to any of you that have followed our recipes for long that I am a true Casserole Lover, with capital letters and everything.

I grew up in the Midwest – casseroles flow through my veins. Along with ranch dressing and corn, obviously.

We love casseroles and we’re certainly not afraid to use canned soups, but I do try to keep things a little healthier and a little more ‘made from scratch’ where possible. Also, sometimes I’m midway through a recipe and realize I have no cans of cream soup glop in the pantry. 😉

That’s where this Cream of Mushroom Soup substitute comes into play! It tastes better, is much healthier, and works perfectly as as swap for canned cream of mushroom soup.

This is a riff on our ever popular Cream of Chicken Soup substitute, which has been used by thousands of people around the world and always gets rave reviews!

Ingredient Notes:

Mushrooms – You can use whatever variety of mushrooms you want in this soup! Cremini or white button mushrooms are pretty common, but other types will work too. They just need to be finely chopped. You can even use a jar of mushrooms instead of fresh, if that’s what you’ve got.

Butter & Flour – We’re making a roux to thicken up this creamy soup.

Vegetable Broth – Adds a deeper flavor to the soup, though you could get away with beef broth as well. Water even works in a pinch, but add a bit of seasoning to the soup.

Milk – We usually have 2% on hand, so that’s what we use. Any variety should be fine, though the soup will be creamier with higher fat milks. Almond, oat, and coconut milk will also work though the flavor will change a bit. It won’t be noticeable in a casserole, though.

How to Make Cream of Mushroom Soup:

Mushrooms: First up you’ll prepare the mushrooms. These need to be finely chopped and then cooked in a saucepan with butter for about 4 to 5 minutes or until they’ve softened. It shouldn’t take long with small pieces.

Flour: To finish off the mushrooms go ahead and sprinkle the flour over them and stir it up well, continuing to cook for another minute.

Broth & Milk: To turn this into a soup go ahead and pour the vegetable broth and the milk into the saucepan with the mushrooms and flour. Whisk it all together over medium heat until it has thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Finish: Add some salt and pepper to taste and then remove from the heat. You’ll need to let the homemade cream of mushroom soup cool for 15 minutes before using it in any other recipe.

Want to enjoy our cream of mushroom soup substitute as a rich bowl of soup? No problem, just whisk in extra milk or broth after the soup has thickened to reach your desired consistency! This soup goes pretty great with a side salad and bread. Our cheesy, garlicy air fryer bread is a good choice, homemade biscuits, or our quick dinner rolls!

Recipe Suggestions:

There are lots of great recipes that’ll work with this substitute for cream of mushroom soup, and I’ve listed some below. A few of these use cream of chicken soup, which is pretty interchangeable with the mushroom soup.

• Chicken Stroganoff Recipe
• Beef Stroganoff Recipe
• Easy Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
• Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole
• Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
• Chicken Noodle Casserole
• Broccoli Casserole with Ritz Crackers
• Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
• Crock Pot Pork Roast
• Smothered Crock Pot Pork Chops
• Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops
• Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
• Stuffing Recipe
• Sausage Dressing Recipe

FAQs:

• Chicken Noodle Soup in Crockpot
• Low Carb Soup
• Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
• Instant Pot Bean Soup
• Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings