Description
Enjoy a lighter, healthier take on comfort food with this Creamless Mushroom Soup. It’s packed with rich, earthy umami flavor from cremini and shiitake mushrooms, making it a satisfying and elegant dish perfect for any occasion. This naturally vegan and gluten-free recipe is quick to prepare and uses simple ingredients.
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)
- Crusty Bread (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the sliced cremini and shiitake mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and their moisture has evaporated.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and water, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits.
- Add the dried thyme, sage, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
- Carefully ladle the soup into a blender, ensuring the lid is vented to allow steam to escape. Blend until smooth.
- 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 an extra touch of richness, drizzle with a splash of olive oil before serving.
- Sautéing the mushrooms in batches can help ensure they brown evenly, enhancing the depth of flavor.
- If the soup is too thick, thin it with a splash of broth or water while reheating. If it’s too thin, thicken it by adding a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp cold water) during simmering.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop, Blender
- 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: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg