Cream of Mushroom Soup
Description
If you’re a mushroom lover, this Cream of Mushroom Soup is sure to become a favorite. Tender mushrooms are simmered with aromatic onions, garlic, and savory seasonings before being blended into a silky, velvety, plant-based soup with deep, earthy flavor in every spoonful. It’s rich and satisfying while allowing the natural goodness of the mushrooms to shine.
Serve it with warm, crusty bread, a crisp green salad, or half of your favorite sandwich for an easy, comforting meal. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet lunch or warming up on a chilly evening, this homemade soup is a delicious reminder that simple ingredients often make the most memorable meals.
Mushroom Stock:
The Soup:
Instructions
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Mushroom Stock:
Clean the mushrooms with a clean, damp cloth. Remove the stems from the caps and set the caps aside. Roughly chop the stems.
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Melt the vegan butter in a large stockpot over medium heat and add the mushroom stems, carrot, onion, and thyme. Add the salt and pepper, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and caramelized.Â
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Add the water to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the stock simmer for about 30 minutes to develop the flavors.Â
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Strain the stock and set it aside. (Discard the mushroom stems and vegetables. Meanwhile, start on the next phase of the soup below.
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The Soup:
Melt the vegan butter in a large stockpot over medium heat.
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Add the diced leek and saute for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring continuously.
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Add the sliced mushroom caps and stir to combine. Continue to cook, stirring often, for 10 to 12 minutes, until the mushrooms have cooked down and rendered their moisture.
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Stir in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, then stir in the wine and thyme. Next, add the stock from above. Stir to combine.Â
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Lastly, stir in the non-dairy milk. Heat through, over medium heat, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 421kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 31.8g49%
- Saturated Fat 6.3g32%
- Sodium 620mg26%
- Potassium 780mg23%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
- Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 8.7g18%
- Vitamin A 3100 IU
- Vitamin C 9 mg
- Calcium 102 mg
- Iron 3.2 mg
- Vitamin D 2.4 mcg
- Vitamin E 2.3 mg
- Vitamin K 22 mcg
- Vitamin B6 0.32 mg
- Folate 74 mcg
- Magnesium 46 mg
- Zinc 1.3 mg
- Selenium 12 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
