Mushroom Cream Soup
The classic restaurant soup with a captivating earthy aroma and plenty of fresh mushrooms caramelised with garlic and herbs. Mushrooms are naturally low in carbohydrate, and this soup has a low glycemic index (≈30), making it a comfortable starter that puts little demand on insulin.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Enjoy it slowly as a warm starter to a protein-rich lunch; the deep mushroom flavour is very satisfying and reduces the urge for fried or rich foods.
Best preparation methods
Sauté the mushrooms with olive oil, chopped onion and oregano until their liquid evaporates and they turn deep brown; this releases natural umami flavour and means you don't need white flour to thicken the soup.
Important Nutritional Note
Mushrooms are a great source of beta-glucans and fibre that feed beneficial gut bacteria; keep the amount of cream in check to balance your total fat for the day.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (250 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 85 kcal | 212.5 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g | 22.5 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 19.5 g |
| Fat | 4.8 g | 12 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.2 g | 3 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Soups & home-cooked dishes with a glycemic index (14), it ranks 3 (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mushroom Cream Soup good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 250 g portion gives 212 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Mushroom Cream Soup affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 30 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 250 g portion has a glycemic load of 5.8 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Mushroom Cream Soup?
A typical 250 g portion of Mushroom Cream Soup provides about 212 kcal, 7 g protein, 22.5 g carbohydrate, 12 g fat and 3 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.