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Cream of Mushroom Soup | Instant Pot Gluten-Free Spicy Cream of Mushroom Soup

Published June 8, 2018. Last modified November 5, 2018 by URVASHI PITRE 13 Comments

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Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom soup–or rather, SPICY cream of mushroom soup–tastes like the canned soup you may have grown up with, except with a twist. It’s gluten-free and it has just a little kick of spice from one ingredient.

One of the advantages of having lived in different countries, and of having traveled and EATEN my way through many different countries and their cuisines, is that I have very few sacred cows. (Oh the jokes that come to mind with growing up in India and sacred cows…But I digress).

Anyway. There are few things I hold sacrosanct when it comes to “rules” of cooking. It just has to be easy, healthy, and taste good.

Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Soup

 

HOMEMADE CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

I will say I also don’t like using canned soups. I don’t have the nostalgia that many people who grew up in the States have about canned soups, which many ate while growing up.

So when Roger told me that my soup tasted just like Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup–except with a slight kick–it took me a minute to realize he actually meant that as a COMPLIMENT!

My initial outrage quickly gave way to a slight melting of my heart, which always happens when I imagine Roger as a little kid. So if you too are nostalgic about this soup, or if you just like mushroom soup, as I do, this Instant Pot cream of mushroom soup is not only a tasty, easy, pour-and-cook recipe at its finest, it’s also gluten-free and entirely delicious.

HOW TO MAKE A GLUTEN-FREE INSTANT POT CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

To be honest I am not even sure what goes into a canned cream of mushroom soup but I’m pretty sure flour is a good part of it.

But really, why?

Isn’t it CREAM of Mushroom Soup? Why can’t we use Cream? I mean, what’s wrong with good, old-fashioned cream?

Nothing. That’s what. So that’s what we will be using.

WHY IS THIS A SPICY CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP?

I could totally give you some made-up scientific flavor mixing reason but instead, I’ll tell you the truth, as I always do.

  1. I didn’t want to make up yet another Cream of mushroom soup recipe. I hate being a “me too”.
  2. I had a jalapeño that needed using up.
  3. I thought it would taste good so I threw it in.
  4. I was right, by golly.

It’s not a hot and spicy cream of mushroom soup; rather it’s flavorful. You taste a hint of jalapeño just as you swallow, in the back of the soup. Trust me, it’s perfection. Or #trusturvashi as my Facebook group says.

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DOES IT HAVE TO BE SPICY CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP? WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE IT A PLAIN INSTANT POT CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP?

Leave out the jalapeño and go easy on the pepper.

That’s it really.

So, let’s get this very complicated (not!) recipe going.

Oh, and if you have mushrooms left over, try this Pressure Cooker Keto Chicken Mushroom Soup that is also to die for! I also have a super simple keto Bacon and Mushrooms recipe that takes no effort and is very tasty.

DOES IT HAVE TO BE SERVED HOT? CAN THIS BE AN ELEGANT CHILLED CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP INSTEAD?

So that’s the beauty of this soup. You can eat it hot of course, but it’s actually a dynamite chilled soup as well. I’d make a little extra, and then chill it and serve it cold the next day. 

What would make it work is also to swish some ice cubes in the bowl to quick chill, and then fish them out right before serving. Add the cream after the ice-swishing has occurred so you don’t have clusters of cream in the bowl.

 

Cream of Mushroom Soup

 

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Instant Pot Mushroom Soup
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Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Soup
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom soup--or rather, SPICY cream of mushroom soup--tastes like the canned soup you may have grown up with, except with a twist. It's gluten-free and it has just a little kick of spice from one ingredient.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Dietary Consideration: Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Vegetarian
Cooking Style: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
Ease of Cooking: Pour and Cook, Under 30 Mins
Recipe Type: Full Liquids/Soft Foods, Keto Low Carb, Pressure Cooker, Soup, Vegetable Side Dishes
Servings: 4
Calories: 177 kcal
Ingredients
  • 4 cups mushrooms (your choice of type of mushroom) cut into quarters
  • 3 cup sliced onions
  • 1 jalapeño pepper chopped
  • 1 cup broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For Finishing
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients except finishing cream into the Inner liner of your Instant Pot.
  2. Set the Instant Pot at High pressure for 10 minutes. When cook time is complete, allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
  3. Open the lid and use an immersion blender to purée the soup leaving some mushroom pieces whole for texture.
  4. Pour in the cream, stir well, and serve.
Recipe Notes
  • Omit the Jalapeno pepper if you want a traditional cream of mushroom soup. 
  • Note this soup tastes FANTASTIC when served chilled as well. Just make ahead of time and serve as a cold soup which is perfect in summer. 
Nutrition facts per serving
177kcal | Fat: 11g | Saturated fat: 6g | Carbohydrates: 16g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Protein: 5g

I am not a registered dietician or nutritionist. Nutritional information is provided a courtesy, and can vary depending on the exact ingredients you use.

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  1. William Martinez says

    January 22, 2019 at 7:45 pm


    Excellent recipe. I didn’t have a fresh jalapeño, so I used some canned. It turned out great. Best cream of mushroom I have ever made.

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  2. pnfree45 says

    October 7, 2018 at 1:38 pm


    Made this today! So yummy, not like the ‘canned’ mushroom soup at all:)

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  3. Jeff says

    August 5, 2018 at 8:02 pm

    Could this soup be frozen, and if so, how long? Looks delicious!

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    • URVASHI PITRE says

      August 6, 2018 at 7:52 pm

      Yes it can. I assume 1-3 months for freezing if well-wrapped.

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  4. Jan says

    June 16, 2018 at 8:51 pm


    There certainly were no leftovers! I used half and half and mixed the jalapeño because of the two year old. Delicious. Will definitely make this again.

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  5. Cyndi says

    June 11, 2018 at 11:52 pm

    Would it taste okay without the heavy cream?

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  6. Smitha says

    June 11, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    Do you think we could perhaps skip the onions and that would reduce the carbs.

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  7. Smitha says

    June 11, 2018 at 3:25 pm


    Ooooooh . I m sooo in love with this recipe. But I m gonna wait till I hit my target weight and then use these recipes for maintenance .

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  8. Valerie Root says

    June 10, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    Thank you for this idea! I made it today, more or less. I had fewer mushrooms, so I added a small half head of orange cauliflower. No jalapeño, and not in the mood for spicy, so added cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh tyme. Turned out great, and perfect for a cool, rainy day!

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  9. Jane says

    June 9, 2018 at 6:49 am

    How is 16 grams of carb “low carb”. I am sure it is absolutely delicious, but not worth almost my entire day’s allowance of carbs.

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    • Urvashi says

      June 10, 2018 at 8:25 pm


      I think there’s n error I’m going to recalculate

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    • Urvashi says

      June 10, 2018 at 8:31 pm

      So I redid it. I still get the same macros or close to. I didn’t label this low carb. Irenedie to the onions and mushrooms.

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  10. Yvonne Self says

    June 8, 2018 at 9:57 pm


    Made that soup tonight and I have to say, I have never tasted anything like it. That is, without a doubt, the best tasting Cream of Mushroom Soup I have ever tasted. The jalapeno pepper makes it.

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