Healthy Mushroom Soup Recipe Without Cream (2024)

Who says you can’t have a delicious creamy soup without using dairy?In this healthy mushroom soup recipe, plant-based milk and cornstarch create a velvety smooth texture while miso and mushrooms give the soup plenty of bold satisfying earthy flavor. All you need is about 15 minutes to make a homemade healthy cream of mushroom soup to serve up for any meal.

This recipe was originally published in September 2020. It has been updated for photos and content.

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I love making soups!I actually eat them year around, even when it’s hot outside!I know that sounds crazy, but they’re just so easy to prepare and even easier to reheat for quick lunches or simple weeknight dinners.

As a mushroom lover I find this comforting soup perfect to serve when I want something rich and creamy that’s healthy.

Why You Will Love Healthy Mushroom Soup

This healthy soup recipe featuring mushrooms, an excellent plant-based source of vitamin D that also provide healthy benefits for your digestive system by acting as food for the healthy bacteria in your gut.

Homemade mushroom soup is an easy dish you can prepare for quick lunches and dinners.

Everyone will love the hearty and satisfying flavors of this healthy mushroom soup.

Ingredients You Need

This healthy mushroom soup recipe is mostly made with simple ingredients.But since the soup is also vegan, it relies on just a couple special ingredients to give it more umami flavor.

Fresh Mushrooms:You can make homemade mushroom soup with white mushrooms or cremini mushrooms, also called baby bella mushrooms. I personally prefer to use the darker cremini mushrooms which have a deeper mushroom flavor than white button mushrooms.Choose whichever you prefer or even consider using a mixture of mushrooms to make your soup.

Mushroom broth:I prefer using mushroom stock or broth instead of vegetable broth when making this creamy mushroom soup. It simply infuses more mushroom flavor into the soup.

Miso:You can use red or white miso, however red miso typically has a stronger flavor than the white.If you are new to cooking with miso, I suggest starting with white, also called shiro miso.

For more about miso check out my Guide to Cooking with Miso for information and tips as well as more recipes you can prepare using miso.

Coconut milk:I use coconut milk to replace the heavy cream often used to make creamy mushroom soup. While it still contains some saturated fats, it’s plant based which also makes this a dairy free mushroom soup and vegan mushroom soup recipe.

How to Make Healthy Mushroom Soup

Step 1: Cook the onions and garlic in olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2: When the onions start to soften, add mushrooms and fresh thyme and cook for 3 more minutes.

Step 3: Add broth and miso to the pot, cover with lid, reduce heat to low and cook at a low boil for 5 minutes.

Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and coconut milk until smooth. Stir it into the soup and cook for five more minutes.As the soup cooks, it will thicken and result in a creamy texture.

Give it a taste and add salt and black pepper as needed.

How to Store Mushroom Soup

Refrigerator: After the soup is cool, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Freezer:Store in an airtight freezer container for up to 3 months.

Reheat:To reheat, place the thawed out soup in a pot. When heated, if it seems too thin, simply mix up some cornstarch with a bit of liquid from the pot and add to the soup. Keep heating and stir until soup thickens.

What to Serve With Healthy Mushroom Soup

Mushrooms have an affinity for these flavors:garlic, herbs, onion, pasta, rice, wine, miso, balsamic and olive oil.

I use some of these flavors in the soup, but you can also include in dishes to serve along with your bowl of healthy homemade mushroom soup.

Another idea is to stir in some pasta, brown rice or wild rice to a bowl of soup to make it more substantial, especially when the soup eating as a main course.

Here are some of my favorite healthy recipes that are vegetarian and vegan to serve along with a bowl of homemade soup.

Pair up your bowl of hot steaming vegan cream of mushroom soup with a delicious salad such as Citrus Avocado Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette or Mango Fruit Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette.

Soup and sandwich is one of my all time favorites. I suggest this Roasted Eggplant Sandwich with Olive Tapenade or keep it simple and layer up lettuce, tomato and avocado with a spread of hummus.

Start off your lunch with a bowl of the soup, followed by these Greek Hummus Stuffed Avocado Boats for the main dish.

Keep it simple with some homemade Rosemary Soy Crackers, Southern Style Pumpkin Biscuits, a slice of Vegan Cornbread or your favorite crusty bread.

Bake up a sweet potato or regular potato with your favorite toppings and serve it with a bowl of hot soup.

Tips for BEST Results

Choose fresh mushrooms that are free of spots, don’t feel slimy or sticky and have a fresh earthy smell.

Be sure to mix the cornstarch with the liquid before adding it to the soup. This prevents the cornstarch from clumping when it’s added to the soup.

Use fresh thyme when making healthy mushroom soup for the best flavor.You can even sprinkle some over the top instead of green onions for extra flavor.

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