I love mushrooms. My husband hates mushrooms. I make them anyway. The earthy flavor of mushrooms are so comforting. They’re perfect in soups, especially on those cold winter nights. I wanted to make a creamy and healthy mushroom soup, but without cream or milk. Instead of dairy, I blended soaked cashews with low-sodium vegetable broth and the end result is a creamy soup. This soup is flavored with garlic, fresh thyme, tamari, cayenne pepper, and a drizzle of Trader Joe’s Herbes de Provence which adds depths of flavor. Make this delicious Creamy Mushroom Soup on a Friday night with a cheese toastie on the side. Get into your PJs and turn on a Christmas movie. Enjoy!
creamy mushroom soup is:
Comforting Creamy Healthy Vegan-ish (skip the butter) Paleo-ish (skip the tamari) Gluten-Free Delicious
how to make creamy mushroom soup step by step?
Prep
- Soak cashews in boiling hot water for about 15-30 minutes, or more. 2. Using a wet paper towel, clean the mushrooms. 3. Thinly slice the mushrooms. 4. Chop the garlic, onions, and slice a green chili in half.
Cook the Soup
- Heat up a dutch enameled castiron on medium heat, once hot, add butter and oil. 2. Add the green chili, garlic, and onions. Saute for 3 minutes until the onions soften. 3. Add the mushrooms, season with a little salt, and cook for about 7 minutes. The mushrooms will release some water. 4. While the mushrooms cook, prepare the cashew broth by blending 2 cups of vegetable broth with the drained cashews using a NutriBullet.
- At this time, add the almond flour. Alternatively, you can use gluten-free flour. Cook for about 1 minute. 6. Pour the prepared 2 cups of cashew broth over the mushrooms, plus 2 cups of remaining vegetable broth. 7. Add gluten-free tamari. 8. Also add fresh thyme, black pepper, and season with salt to taste. Stir well.
- Cover with a lid. Cook the soup on low-medium heat for roughly 10 minutes. 10. You are done.
Garnish
- Serve soup with a cheese toastie. Garnish with black pepper, cayenne pepper, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of Trader Joe’s Herbes de Provence oil. Enjoy with a cheese toastie on the side.
