Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
This Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup is a rich, velvety, and dairy-free comfort dish packed with deep mushroom flavor and a creamy plant-based texture. Perfect for a cozy meal, this easy vegan soup is healthy, satisfying, and made with simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 500g mushrooms, sliced (cremini, button, or mixed)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and become tender.
- Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in vegetable broth while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Add plant-based milk, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the soup thickens slightly.
- Blend part or all of the soup using an immersion blender for a smoother texture (optional).
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use a mix of mushrooms (shiitake, portobello, cremini) for deeper flavor.Add a splash of white wine for extra richness.For extra creaminess, stir in coconut milk or cashew cream.For oil-free cooking, sauté vegetables with a bit of broth instead of oil.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/vegan-cream-of-mushroom-soup/
