Instant Pot® Creamy Mushroom Soup

Description

This rich and creamy mushroom soup is not only comforting on a cold day, it’s ready in no time! To cut down on prep time, feel free to coarsely chop the mushrooms using a food processor. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can partially puree the cooked soup using an immersion blender.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ pounds fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup sherry
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat butter until melted. Saute onion for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Add mushrooms and saute for 2 to 3 minutes more.
  2. Stir chicken broth
  3. sherry
  4. thyme
  5. Worcestershire sauce
  6. salt
  7. and pepper into the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual function; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  8. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions
  9. about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid.
  10. Select Saute function again to bring the soup to a light simmer. Whisk flour into heavy cream. Slowly add cream mixture to the simmering soup
  11. whisking constantly until thickened
  12. 2 to 3 minutes. Turn pressure cooker off. Season soup with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 6

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