Healthy Lifestyle Diets Healthy Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Soup & Stew Recipes Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup 4.5 (4) 3 Reviews This creamy vegan mushroom soup is thickened with walnuts, which give the soup a creamy texture--no cream required! Add sautéed mushrooms and walnuts on top for garnish and a little crunch, and a scattering of fresh chives for even more flavor. By Katie Webster Katie Webster Facebook Instagram Twitter Katie Webster is a freelance recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 9, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 8 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Low Sodium Soy-Free Healthy Aging Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Soup 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps 4 cups sliced baby bella mushrooms 1 cup diced onion or shallot ½ cup diced celery 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup dry sherry 4 cups "no-chicken" broth or mushroom broth 1 cup water 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar ½ teaspoon ground pepper Mushroom-Walnut Topping 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup coarsely chopped shiitake mushroom caps 1 cup coarsely chopped baby bella mushrooms ½ cup chopped walnuts Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons sliced fresh chives Directions To prepare soup: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 4 cups shiitake mushrooms, 4 cups baby bella mushrooms, onion (or shallot), celery, garlic, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Add sherry; increase heat to high and simmer, stirring often, until the sherry has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Puree water and 1 1/2 cups walnuts in a blender until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into the soup; return to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are very soft, about 5 minutes longer. Meanwhile, prepare topping: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 2 minutes. Add walnuts and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 1 minute more. Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in a regular blender (in batches, if necessary) until very smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Stir in vinegar and pepper. Serve the soup topped with the mushroom-walnut mixture and chives. Tips To make ahead: Prepare throuugh Step 4 and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 534 Calories 46g Fat 23g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 2 cups Calories 534 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 7g 26% Total Sugars 7g Protein 13g 26% Total Fat 46g 59% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Vitamin A 141IU 3% Vitamin C 6mg 6% Folate 98mcg 25% Sodium 410mg 18% Calcium 99mg 8% Iron 3mg 16% Magnesium 124mg 30% Potassium 928mg 20% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved