Creamy Mushroom Soup

As a kid, my favorite soup, because of the mushroom bits. This version has lots more!

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
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Creamy Mushroom Soup

Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 0 people

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mushrooms cremini or button or other
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • ¼ cup white wine or sherry optional
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cashews soaked about an hour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • In a soup pot, sauté the onion for 3 minutes until soft.
  • Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  • Chop the mushrooms, add to the pot and cook about 3 more minutes.
  • Add the white wine, vegetable broth, and herbs, cover and bring to a simmer.
  • Drain the cashews and add to a blender with 1/2 cup water. Blend until creamy.
  • Whisk the cashew cream into the pot. Simmer another 20 minutes to develop flavors.
  • Add salt to taste.