Homemade Vegan Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
Make vegan condensed cream of mushroom soup in 40 minutes with simple pantry staples! It’s perfect for casseroles, sauces, and more!
Servings: 2.5 cups
Calories: 334kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 16 ounces mushrooms finely chopped (button, cremini, or a mix)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups vegetable broth divided
- ½ cup unsweetened plain plant-based milk (soy or oat works best)
Instructions
- Place the cashews in a small bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside to soak for at least 10 minutes.
- In a medium pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
- Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Drain the cashews and add them to a blender with 1 cup of the vegetable broth. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the cashew mixture into the pot along with the remaining 1½ cups of broth. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until very thick.
- Carefully purée about ⅔ of the soup using an immersion blender or by transferring to a blender, then return it to the pot and stir to combine.
- Stir in the plant-based milk and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then remove from the heat.
Notes
- For the best flavor: Though any mushrooms will work, a blend of mild and robust mushrooms produces maximum flavor. Add more mushrooms for extra chunkiness and flavor.
- Brown the mushrooms: Cook off the moisture, letting them brown for the most flavor depth.
- To save time: You can buy pre-sliced mushrooms.
- For thicker soup: Add more flour, in a slurry, then simmer until thickened. Just note, it will thicken further as it cools.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 2191mg | Potassium: 876mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3mg