As a kid, my favorite soup, because of the mushroom bits. This version has lots more!
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 pound mushrooms cremini or button or other
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- ¼ cup white wine or sherry optional
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cashews soaked about an hour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a soup pot, sauté the onion for 3 minutes until soft.
- Add the garlic and cook another minute.
- Chop the mushrooms, add to the pot and cook about 3 more minutes.
- Add the white wine, vegetable broth, and herbs, cover and bring to a simmer.
- Drain the cashews and add to a blender with 1/2 cup water. Blend until creamy.
- Whisk the cashew cream into the pot. Simmer another 20 minutes to develop flavors.
- Add salt to taste.