VEGAN CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

I love soups. They’re more than starters/appetizers for me, I like to have them as the main course with a good deal of bread for dipping.
The flavors just blend soooo well, and it’s ultra creamy and delicious.
It’s also really rather a snap to make.

I used 3 kinds of mushrooms in this soup. White button mushrooms, brown button mushrooms (portobellini) and portobello mushrooms. I’ve also made it in the past with just white button mushrooms and portobello mushrooms, so it just depends on what’s easy to get hold of.
And then the creaminess is from the coconut milk. I’ve also made this recipe using coconut cream, but it’s very rich. If you like things ultra rich, then you can also try it with coconut cream, but I think you’ll find the coconut milk is quite rich enough.

Vegan Cream Of Mushroom Soup Recipe
Simple and ultra creamy vegan cream of mushroom soup. Rich and flavorful and deliciously satisfying, this soup makes an ideal appetizer. Gluten-Free.
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion (Chopped)
  • 1 tsp Crushed Garlic
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 2 Packs (18oz/500g) White Button Mushrooms (Sliced)
  • 1 Pack (9oz/250g) Brown Mushrooms (Sliced)
  • 2 Large Portobello Mushrooms (Sliced)
  • 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (or Tamari if gluten-free)
  • 1 14oz (400ml) Can Coconut Milk
  • Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Add the olive oil to a pot with the onion and garlic, dried oregano and basil and sauté briefly.
  2. Then add the sliced mushrooms and the soy sauce, and cover the pot. Cook on medium high, covered, for around 10 minutes.
  3. This will allow the mushrooms to release their water.
  4. After 10 minutes, remove the lid, and cook for a further 10 minutes uncovered to allow some of the water to cook off.
  5. Then add the coconut milk and cook for a final 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to blend properly.
  6. Add sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.find the coconut milk is quite rich enough.