This vegan mushroom soup recipe is a rich and hearty flavorful bisque that warms to the core – straight up comfort food and you’ll want seconds!
recipe originally published March 25, 2014
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Vegan Mushroom Soup
I know I often use the word favorite when referencing food and recipes. The problem is, I really do feel that way about so many foods as I am describing them.
This Vegan Mushroom Bisque is no different. This recipe really is a favorite, because it is a warm bowl of comfort that has so much fantastic flavor.
What is a bisque?
A traditional bisque is a smooth, creamy soup that begins with a broth made from lobster, prawn, crab, or other crustacean.
In school, we learned that a modern "bisque" is often referring to almost any cream based, smooth puréed soup. I still have my notes on this - my instructor literally said "restaurants and their menus took liberties and here we are."
How To Make Vegan Mushroom Bisque
I set the cashews to soak early in the morning, and by late afternoon I finished this quick recipe. The flavors are rich, hearty, umami. I wish I could give you a warm bowl right now.
Garnish this vegan mushroom bisque with vegan coconut bacon.
Which mushrooms are most flavorful?
Also see: which mushrooms are best for soup.
My answer to these questions are one in the same. For a crisp cool salad, I don't mind a chewy sliced white button mushroom, the mainstay of the salad bar. I'd prefer a roasted morel or chanterelle on my salad, but that's another recipe for another day.
For this Vegan Mushroom Bisque, I use the most flavorful, hearty mushrooms I can find. Combined with the other equally important flavor aspects of this recipe, the result is a deliciously rich and lovely soup.
My all time favorite shroom is the shiitake. It is the mushroom I use in this recipe. Other super flavorful mushrooms I love - and would also work here - are:
- Portobello
- Porcini
- Chanterelle
- Oyster
What To Serve With Vegan Mushroom Soup
A lovely crusty baguette of gluten free sourdough!
Soup is a great starter course, and this Vegan Mushroom Bisque is a great beginning to your holiday spread or any cold weather meal.
If you are adding this recipe to your meal prep planning for the week, it is a complement to a crisp salad or vegan chicken.
or a crisp salad with vegan chicken.
I have used this soup as a sauce over pasta, and it really works with so many entrees.
Meal Prep Recipe - How Long Does Leftover Soup Last?
I love this Vegan Mushroom Soup as a cold weather meal prep recipe. I’ll make a double batch and I enjoy for lunch with a salad and bread or crackers.
My rule of leftovers is 3 to 4 days for maximum flavor and freshness.
More Vegan Mushroom Recipes
- Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls: a light and fresh option with layers of flavor! crunchy, chewy, and an extremely satisfying lunch or light dinner!
- Best Mushroom Burgers: are you looking for a tasty burger that will hold up, even on a grill? look no further, we have it and it is good.
- Crispy Shiitake BLT Sandwich: a flavorful stack of crispy, fresh, and juicy, this classic is full of summertime nostalgia!
- Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pie: a comfort food favorite, this mushroom filled meal is game day ready! make a large pie or multiple single serve style!
- Shiitake Cauliflower Risotto: a fancy date night dish! this one is worth the steps required, trust me! the flavors are incredible.
- Holiday Portobello Wellingtons: or as we call them at home - Portobellingtons. this holiday entree can be made as one impressive presentation, or as individual wellingtons. Perfect!
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Vegan Mushroom Soup
Hearty Roasted Mushroom Bisque - a rich and hearty flavorful soup that is warming to the core - this is straight up comfort food and you'll want seconds!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw cashews
- warm water for soaking
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 4 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced, plus extra for garnish
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- sea salt and black pepper
- ¼ cup tamari, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Place cashews in bowl with warm water, set aside.
- Arrange shiitakes on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, bake at 350 °F for 25 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove from oven and set aside.
- In stockpot over medium heat, sauté onion, celery and garlic in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until soft. Add shiitakes and broth, reduce to simmer (15-20 minutes).
- Transfer shiitake mixture to blender (in batches if necessary). Add (drained) cashews and puree on high until smooth.
- Return to pot to keep warm. Season with tamari, salt and pepper. Serve warm, garnish with shiitake, tamari, sesame seeds, coconut bacon.
Notes
dairy, egg, and gluten free, vegan
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
7Serving Size:
1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 123Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 467mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 6g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Anna says
Oh my heavens, this soup looks amazing. I love mushrooms and mushroom soup is one of my favorites. I've never thought to roast the mushrooms first, I bet that adds a wonderful depth of flavor. I can't wait to try this!
Kristina Sloggett says
oh it does add some great flavor, Anna! I hope you do try this, it is so very flavorful - one of our new favorites here!
Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts says
Absolutely gorgeous soup, dear! Would love a bowl right now! 🙂
A good discussion on the power of words, too. I think that even when we feel we rock some areas, we've been taught to be humble and not boast. So even when I feel really confident about something and feel it is truly my area of expertise, I might speak like your friend. Anyway, very thought provoking--thanks!
xo,
Shirley
Kristina Sloggett says
I totally get that, Shirley - how do we share our excitement about something without ... bragging or coming off in a 'bad' way? I try to see the difference when I feel that - I don't know, I am genuinely happy for those who I FEEL the passion from, you know? I guess the (very few) times I don't feel the sincerity is when it ... may not BE sincere? I don't know, so hard sometimes. anyway, I suppose that is why we need to celebrate each other, yes? 🙂
I wish I could give you some of this soup right now - really, it is so flavorful and one of my favorite recipes ever - I want everyone to taste it!!
have a great weekend, my friend! xo
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says
I love mushrooms, I'm pinning this to make very soon. I'm a very confident person in most aspects of my life but we all have areas that need work. Lovely post, thanks for the thoughts!
Kristina Sloggett says
you are so welcome, Gwen! and I do hope you make this, please let me know how you like it!
Kalinda says
Kristina you are killing me with all these mushroom recipes. And Phoney Baloney sounds awesome, and I'm even a meat-eater.
Kristina Sloggett says
hee hee, thanks Kalinda 😉 and Phoney Baloney is SO awesome, if you see it sometime you should definitely give it a try!
happy weekend to you!
Katie @ Produce on Parade says
Yum, mushroom bisque! This looks wonderfully creamy! I love your beautiful dishes too!
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks Katie! I wish I could have you taste this soup, oh so good! 🙂
Ami-Kate says
Hi- I haven't gotten my website up yet, but I LOVE yours! This recipe is awesome, and I've already made it. SO GOOD! I added a little bit of Marsala Wine, and it was really good!
Where did you get the Milk Washed Mason's in the background? I LOVE THEM!
Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Ami-Kate
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Ok, the recipe sounds amazing (of course), but I'm loving the topic. I definitely need to change my thought process. Even when I feel proud of something I do or have done or accomplished, there's always this underlying "but..." I got 1st place in age div ... but it was only b/c the other 2 ladies in my div were 1st and 2nd overall winner ...
Kristina Sloggett says
and getting first place is SO AWESOME and YOU KNOW IT!! deep down I know you do! and it doesn't mean you are bragging if you celebrate it, you work DANG hard for that, my friend! 🙂 you should absolutely be proud. and this recipe - Mmm, some really great flavors, I think you'd love it!