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This velvety vegan cream of mushroom soup is a umami-rich staple, perfect by the bowl or as a base for casseroles. It comes together easily by blending savory saut\u00e9ed mushrooms into a quick cashew cream, resulting in a silky pur\u00e9e with a concentrated flavor that far surpasses anything from a can.<\/p>\n

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My mom has always loved thick, pur\u00e9ed vegetable soups (or potages<\/em>, as they\u2019re known in France), and mushroom is her favorite. Her preference was the initial spark for this recipe, but I had a practical goal as well.<\/p>\n

I wanted a wholesome, vegan version of the classic canned cream of mushroom soup that serves as a base for so many comfort food favorites, like holiday green bean casserole. The dairy-free store-bought options in this category are often underwhelming, and I knew there had to be a better way.<\/p>\n

What I love about this method is its streamlined quality; essentially, it is a process of saut\u00e9ing, then blending. You don\u2019t need to make a separate batch of vegan cashew cream as you do for other soup recipes I\u2019ve shared. Instead, you create a thick cashew and broth base directly in the blender, add your saut\u00e9ed mushrooms, and let the appliance do the work. There are no mushroom pieces swimming around here; the soup is a savory pur\u00e9e that works as an elegant appetizer or a high-quality building block for nostalgic recipes.<\/p>\n

The Dairy-Free Base<\/h2>\n

Unlike traditional recipes that rely on heavy cream, a flour-based roux, or potatoes for body, this cream of mushroom soup achieves its richness through (you guessed it) cashews. <\/p>\n

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Blending the soaked cashews with just one cup of broth first creates a thick, smooth cream foundation, ensuring the final soup is perfectly velvety.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I was inspired by a technique from Wil Yeung, in which raw cashews are blended directly into a mushroom soup mixture. Usually, I stir a few tablespoons of pre-made cashew cream<\/a> into a soup at the end, but that necessitates a separate step.<\/p>\n

You can bypass that extra work here. By blending the soaked cashews with just one cup of broth first, you create a thick, smooth cream foundation before adding the mushrooms. Because the ingredient list is minimal\u2014just mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, and seasoning\u2014the flavor is concentrated. This is a cream of mushroom soup that tastes truly and vibrantly of mushrooms, undiluted by dairy or starches.<\/p>\n

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A full 1.5 pounds of fresh mushrooms provide the deep, savory foundation that store-bought versions often lack.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Saut\u00e9ing the mushrooms until they are reduced and tender is the secret to capturing their concentrated umami flavor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n

Notes on the Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To get the most from this recipe, both in terms of texture and taste, there are a few things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n