Description
Creamy, savory, and deeply comforting vegan cream of mushroom soup delivers all the richness of the classic dish without the dairy. As more people turn toward plant-based eating for health, ethical, or environmental reasons, recipes like this have emerged as staples in vegan kitchens. This soup proves you don’t need heavy cream or butter to achieve that velvety texture and umami flavor.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
16 oz (450g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup full-fat coconut milk or cashew cream
1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
3-4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, parsley and garlic, sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10–12 minutes until mushrooms are browned and their moisture evaporates.
- Build the Creaminess: Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir well. Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Blend and Finish:Use an immersion blender to blend part or all of the soup (depending on desired texture). Stir in coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Simmer for 5 more minutes, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
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Notes
- For enhanced flavor depth, consider using a blend of wild mushrooms such as shiitake, oyster, or porcini.
- Coconut milk can be substituted with almond milk or cashew cream if desired, though texture and flavor may vary slightly.
- The soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Serve alongside crusty bread, a fresh salad, or as an appetizer before the main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1½ cups)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg