Description
This simple, creamy and savory Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup is made without dairy or gluten and is sure to fill your kitchen with comforting aromas.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow or white onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 5 large cloves fresh garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 24 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced or diced (baby bella, white button or any mix of your favorite varieties)
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1 batch of homemade cashew cream (1 cup soaked raw cashews + 1/2 cup filtered water + 1/4 teaspoon salt)
Instructions
- Add oil to a 5.5-quart dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and salt and sauté for 10-15 minutes until golden and slightly caramelized.
- Add minced garlic, thyme, pepper and sauté another 5 minutes over low heat.
- Add mushrooms and sauté over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their juices and start to sear slightly.
- Add water and bring to a boil. Then simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cashew cream and stir well to fully incorporate.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For added protein add a can of white beans, drained and rinsed.
Store leftovers once fully cooled to room temperature in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop