Serve it with Homemade Croutons and a crispy salad recipe, like Caesar (without anchovies) or Kale Salad. This vegan mushroom soup uses cashews to create a silky smooth base. With millions views on Instagram and Tiktok, this soup has been devoured in kitchens all over the world…yours next? It’s rich and ridiculously easy to make (basically, it’s the soup you’ll be dreaming of all fall and winter long). Pair it with a hearty sandwich or fresh side salad for the ultimate combo!
Grab These Ingredients
Nothing out of the ordinary to see here! This creamy vegan mushroom soup is made with surprisingly simple ingredients and pantry staples. (See exact ingredient amounts in the recipe card below!)
Cashews: To create the creamy base for this plant-based soup, we’ll kick things off with 1 cup of raw, unsalted cashews. Olive Oil: I recommend using extra-virgin olive oil for its low acidity. Mushrooms: As for the mushrooms, we’ll add 16 oz. I prefer button mushrooms, and they’ll need to be sliced (I like to buy them pre-sliced for convenience, but you can learn how to slice mushrooms here!). Wine: ¼ cup of white wine will flavor the mushrooms while “deglazing” the bottom of the pan (i.e., getting all the tasty flavor bits back into your soup!). If you don’t drink wine, use an equal amount of vegetable broth! Aromatics: You’ll need 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped. And garlic? You can never have too much. Thyme: 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme will add a warm, earthy flavor! Vegetable Broth: Use 4 cups of vegetable broth to help the soup reach the perfect consistency. (Pro tip: make your own veggie broth to save money and pantry space!)
Making Vegan Mushroom Soup Is Easy
Whipping up this creamy vegan mushroom soup is a 5 step process, but that doesn’t mean it’s difficult! The whole shebang takes just 30 minutes. (Jump to recipe for full printable instructions) Step 1: Soften the CashewsTo begin, pour very hot water over the cashews. Let them soak while you prepare the rest of the recipe. Step 2: Cook The MushroomsAdd a splash of the olive oil to a large pot and set it over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until they’re golden brown. Add the wine and deglaze the pot, cooking off the alcohol, then remove the mushrooms. Step 3: Cook The AromaticsAdd the remaining oil to the same pan along with the onion, garlic, and thyme. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent. Step 4: Blend The IngredientsAdd the vegetable broth to the pot and stir. Ladle about half of the mixture into a standing blender. Drain the cashews and add them to the blender, too. Blitz until smooth and creamy, leaving the lid ajar if the mixture is hot. Step 5: Assemble The SoupPour the creamy cashew mixture into the pot with the cooked mushrooms. Cook until hot, then serve your creamy vegan mushroom soup topped with some crusty homemade croutons!
Recipe tips
Make A Thicker Soup: If you’re craving a thicker soup, you can increase the density by replacing one cup of vegetable broth with coconut milk! This will add a nice flavor while also creating a slightly thicker consistency. Choose The Right Mushrooms: Button mushrooms are the most readily available and affordable, but you can change it up by using shiitake, oyster, cremini, or porcini mushrooms (more on different types of mushrooms here!). Add Umami: To deepen the flavor and add an extra umami kick, stir in some soy sauce or tamari toward the end of cooking. Boost The Herbs: Thyme is a perfect match, but you don’t have to stop there! Shake things up with a pinch of rosemary, oregano, parsley, or sage.
Pairs Well With
I love a good soup and salad, but sometimes, the classic soup and sandwich combo just hits the spot. I’ll let you be the judge!
Seitan Reuben Sandwich: The gooey Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and homemade seitan corned beef pair perfectly with shrooms. Vegetarian Wedge Salad: This side salad makes a lighter, healthier meal (don’t worry—it still has vegan bacon bits and creamy blue cheese dressing!). Smashed Chickpea Caesar Wrap: Switch up your usual with this savory, garlicky, vegetarian rendition of chicken Caesar wraps.
