Creamy Mushroom Soup

ByTanya

There’s nothing quite like a bowl of rich, creamy soup to warm you up on a chilly day, and if you love creamy textures but without the dairy, try out this delicious Creamy Mushroom Soup recipe!

I have to say this is honestly my absolute favourite soup! I made this soup for my non-vegan friends and family, and they were surprised it wasn’t made with real cream! The savoury mushroom flavour with the rich, creamy texture is the perfect combination. In this recipe I used both shiitake and brown mushrooms to add depth of flavour. This soup is not only vegan but also gluten-free and full of healthy fats and proteins.

A black bowl brimming with creamy mushroom soup is adorned with fresh parsley. Visible mushroom pieces swim beneath a delicate drizzle of cream. In the background, two slices of toasted bread rest on a wooden board beside a cozy checkered cloth.

Ingredients

A rustic wooden table displays the ingredients for a creamy mushroom soup: bowls of shiitake mushrooms, cashews, olive oil, soy sauce, and garlic. Slices of bread and parsley rest on the side, accompanied by measuring spoons and a striped cloth.
  • Cashews– Natural cashews are a game-changer in plant-based cooking! When blended well, they create a creamy consistency, replacing milk or cream in recipes. They also have a subtle sweetness that balances out the savoury flavours of the mushrooms. I recommend soaking them in hot water for at least 15 mins or more, and blending them with a small amount of water in a high-powered blender like a to make them as smooth as possible.
  • Shiitake and brown mushrooms– I like mixing different types of mushrooms to add different textures to this soup, and I particularly like shiitake mushrooms due to their bold flavour. But you could experiment with a combination of brown, button, or even portobello mushrooms.
  • Soy sauce-Soy sauce adds extra depth to the savoury flavour of the mushrooms.
  • Plant-based cream-I used ‘Oatly’ single cream as it is my favourite brand but other plant-based creams such as soy cream would work well.
  • Fresh parsley– adds some colour and a fresh, earthly flavour. You can try other fresh herbs such as coriander or thyme.
A sleek black bowl brims with creamy mushroom soup, garnished thoughtfully with chopped parsley. Beside it, slices of toasted bread rest on a wooden board atop a textured gray napkin. Fresh parsley leaves scatter elegantly across the wooden table.

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A rustic wooden table cradles a black bowl brimming with creamy mushroom soup. Garnished with fresh parsley and a swirl of cream, it invites you to savor each silky spoonful. A slice of toasted bread rests on the rim, completing this cozy culinary moment.

Creamy Mushroom Soup

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Course: Soups
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Approx 10 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • Approx 10 brown mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 vegetable stocks (I use vegetable ‘stock pots’)
  • Half cup raw cashews, soaked for around 15 mins in boiling water
  • 1 large tablespoon soy sauce
  • Half cup dairy free milk, unsweetened
  • 3 tablespoons of plant-based cream of choice
  • 1 small handful of fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil in pot over a medium heat
  • Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Saute for a few minutes until softened
  • Add chopped shiitake and brown mushrooms. Add soy sauce. Cook over medium heat and stir regularly for around 10 mins until mushrooms are cooked well.
  • While cooking blend the soaked cashews and a small amount of cold water. Blend until mixture is smooth and creamy (around a minute). Your may need to add more water to achieve this.
  • Add salt, black pepper and vegetable stock to mushrooms, stir.
  • Add dairy free milk and blended cashew mixture, stir
  • Cover pot with lid and allow to cook another 10-15 mins.
  • Add fresh parsley and stir.
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls. Add extra vegan cream and extra fresh parsley (optional). Enjoy!

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