Description
A light and flavorful mushroom soup made without cream, highlighting the deep umami flavor of mushrooms. This vegan and gluten-free recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms, sliced
- 8 ounces Shiitake Mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried Sage
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup Dry Sherry (optional)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 loaf Crusty Bread (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced cremini and shiitake mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and moisture has evaporated.
- Pour in vegetable broth and water. Scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Add dried thyme, sage, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Carefully ladle the soup into a blender. Blend until smooth, ensuring to vent the lid to prevent pressure buildup.
- Adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in dry sherry, if using.
- Ladle the creamless mushroom soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra richness, drizzle with a splash of olive oil before serving.
- Sauté mushrooms in batches for even browning and optimal flavor development in your creamless mushroom soup.
- If your soup is too thick, thin it with a splash of broth or water while reheating.
- If your soup is too thin, whisk together a teaspoon of cornstarch with an equal amount of cold water and stir into the simmering soup to thicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering and Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg