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Cream of Mushroom Soup (Dairy-free)

Soups

2 Bowls
Prep 10 min
Cook 30 min
Total 40 min

Ingredients:

  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 450 g (1 lb) mushrooms (cremini or button) — half sliced, half roughly chopped
  • 8 g (1 tbsp) all-purpose flour
  • 2 medium potatoes (about 400 g), cubed
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 960 ml (4 cups) vegetable broth
  • salt and black pepper to taste

For Finishing:

  • 120 ml (½ cup) cashew cream
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
  • 15 g (¼ cup) fresh parsley, chopped

Equipments:

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Immersion blender
  • Skillet (for sautéed mushrooms)
  • Knife and cutting board
Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Nut-Free
Leftover Friendly
Meal Prep Friendly

Features:

Gluten-Free

Grain-Free

Soy-Free

Nut-Free

Leftover Friendly

Meal Prep Friendly

Nutrition:

Servings 1 bowl Calories 320 Carbohydrates 38g Fat 14g Fiber 5g Protein 9g
Monounsaturated 6.3g Polyunsaturated 4.2g Saturated 2g Trans 0g
Vitamin A 10mcg Vitamin C 4mg Vitamin D 0mg
Calcium 60mg Iron 2mg Potassium 580mg
Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 480mg Sugar 5g Beta-glucan 2g

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Instructions:

  1. Sauté the Aromatics
    Heat 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 diced celery stalks, and 1 diced carrot. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  2. Add Mushrooms and Herbs
    Add the roughly chopped mushrooms and thyme. Cook for 5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture.
  3. Add Broth and Simmer
    Add 960 ml (4 cups) vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
  4. Blend and Add Flour
    Blend the soup until smooth. Add 1 tbsp (8 g) flour and blend until fully incorporated.
  5. Add Potatoes
    Add 400 g cubed potatoes. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Sauté Remaining Mushrooms
    Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the sliced mushrooms for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Finish the Soup
    Stir in 120 ml (½ cup) cashew cream and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Heat through for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Serve
    Ladle into bowls and top with sautéed mushrooms and fresh parsley.
Why these Ingredients
Common Mistakes, Notes, Prep in Advance, Storage, Swaps & Tips

Notes:

  • Blending the soup before adding potatoes gives a smooth base while the potato chunks add texture.
  • The two-mushroom method (blended + sautéed topping) gives the soup depth of flavor and visual appeal.

Storage:

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently over low heat with a splash of broth.

Swaps:

  • Use tapioca starch or potato starch instead of flour for a gluten-free version.
  • Swap cashew cream for coconut cream for a different richness.

Tips:

  • Use a mix of mushroom varieties (cremini, shiitake, oyster) for more complex flavor.
  • Don’t crowd the mushrooms in the skillet — they need space to brown, not steam.