This Cream of Mushroom Soup is a quick, hearty, and creamy dish that can be made in the Instant Pot or stovetop with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, it's a great choice for those following a vegan, low-carb, paleo, gluten-free, or keto-friendly diet.
I love cozying up in a warm blanket and enjoy a comforting bowl of soup during the winter months. Today, I am sharing creamy mushroom soup without heavy cream. Instead using coconut cream to make it vegan and dairy-free. This soup is easy to make and comes together in under 30 minutes. My other favorite soups are creamy tomato soup and broccoli cheddar soup.
I used white button mushrooms for this recipe. You can also use brown button mushrooms or any variety. I have shared Instant Pot and Stovetop Pot instructions below.
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Health benefits of Mushrooms?
Mushrooms are loaded with vitamins and minerals [copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, potassium, phosphorus, and iron] and have very few calories, so they make the perfect diet food.
Ingredients for Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Mushrooms - are the main ingredient in this soup. The type of mushrooms can vary based on preference. I would recommend white button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms. Roughly chop them before using.
- Onion and garlic - use a yellow or white onion, and make sure to use fresh minced garlic or homemade garlic paste.
- Celery - Adds texture and flavor to the soup.
- Vegetable broth - use a low-sodium vegetable broth to control the amount of salt in the soup. You may also use water, but the broth adds extra flavor.
- Cream - You will need about ½ cup of cream for this recipe. You can either use coconut cream, heavy cream, or cashew cream. To make cashew cream, (soak cashews in hot water for 15-20 minutes and blend to a smooth paste).
How to Make Cream of Mushroom Soup in Instant Pot
Firstly, press SAUTE on the Instant Pot. Next, add 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter), and once it’s hot, add 3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 medium onion (finely chopped), and saute till the onions soften.
Next, add 3 cups of diced mushrooms (8 oz) and ½ cup celery (diced) and saute till all the liquid released from the mushrooms has evaporated. This will take about 6-8 minutes, and this step helps concentrate the mushroom flavor.
Then add 2 cups of vegetable broth (or water), seasonings like 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper powder. Mix well.
Deglaze the pot, i.e., make sure there are no food particles sticking to the pot to avoid BURN alerts.
Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid
Puree soup using an immersion hand blender until smooth. If you don’t have a hand blender, puree in a blender in batches once slightly cooled.
Add ½ cup of coconut cream (or heavy cream), and stir well.
If you think the soup is too thick, add water (or coconut milk) and simmer for 2 minutes.
Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Cream of Mushroom soup recipe is ready. While serving, sprinkle cilantro or thyme and some sautéed mushrooms if desired, and serve hot!
Stovetop Pot Method
- Follow the same process as Instant Pot. Instead of pressure cooking, Cover the pot with a lid and cook till mushrooms get soft, about 15-20 minutes on medium-low heat. All the other steps remain the same.
Serving Suggestions
This creamy mushroom soup can be served for lunch or as a quick, easy weeknight meal with crusty bread to dip into the soup and fresh chickpea cucumber salad on the side.
Storage + How to Freeze Mushroom Soup
- Store: You can make the Creamy keto mushroom soup recipe in advance, and it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze: Once the soup cools down, transfer it into freezer-resistant containers or Ziploc freezer bags. Label the bags and then lay them in the freezer. Store the soup in the freezer for 4 weeks.
- Reheat: Defrost and reheat in a microwave or stovetop pot before serving. If the soup looks separated after defrosting, add to a blender and puree back into a smooth consistency.
Just an important note here. If you use dairy (heavy cream), add it before serving. This is because soup with dairy does not freeze well.
Variations
- Make it spicy: Sprinkle some crushed red chili flakes into this soup before serving it to give a soup kick.
- Add in some extra veggies: Feel free to add 1 small diced potato along with the mushroom, which gives a creamy texture. You may blend in some cooked/canned white beans for protein.
- Vegan: You can add coconut cream, cashew cream, or almond milk to flavor the soup.
- Toppings: You can add sautéed or air-fried mushrooms, and grated cheese for this soup.
- Fresh Herbs: I have used cilantro, To make an Italian version, add rosemary, oregano, or thyme.
Expert Tips
- Be sure to sauté the onion and garlic, in a little olive oil or butter first. The soup will have a rich flavor.
- If you want an even thicker and creamier texture, you can add the cornstarch slurry. Just mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, mix nicely, and add it to the soup after the pressure cooking cycle and simmer for a few minutes.
More Vegetarian Instant Pot Soup Recipes
Creamy Mushroom Soup (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz mushrooms diced, (about 3 cups)
- ½ cup celery (2 small stem)
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- ½ cup coconut cream (or heavy cream or cashew cream)
- salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings:
- ½ cup sautéed mushrooms optional
- 2 tablespoon coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoon cream
Instructions
Instant Pot Method:
- Firstly, press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Next, add olive oil, and once it’s hot, add minced garlic, onions, green, and saute till onions soften.
- Next, add diced mushrooms and celery and saute till all the liquid released from the mushrooms has evaporated. This will take about 6-8 minutes, and this step helps concentrate the mushroom flavor.
- Then add vegetable broth (or water), seasonings like Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper powder. Mix well. Deglaze the pot, i.e., make sure there is no food particle sticking to the pot to avoid BURN alerts.
- Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
- When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid.
- Puree soup using a hand blender until smooth. If you don’t have a hand blender, puree in a blender in batches once slightly cooled.
- Add coconut cream or heavy cream, stir well. If you think the soup is too thick, you can add water or coconut milk and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Cream of Mushroom soup recipe is ready. While serving, sprinkle cilantro and some sautéed mushrooms if desired and serve hot!
Stovetop Pot Method:
- Follow the process mentioned above as Instant pot.Instead of pressure cooking, Cover the pot with a lid and cook till mushrooms get soft, about 15-20 minutes on medium-low heat. All the other steps remain the same.
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Notes
Variations:
- Make it spicy: Sprinkle some crushed red chili flakes into this soup before serving it to give a soup kick.
- Add in some extra veggies: Feel free to add 1 small diced potato along with the mushroom, which gives a creamy texture. You may blend in some cooked/canned white beans for protein.
- Vegan: You can add coconut cream, cashew cream, or almond milk to flavor the soup.
- Toppings: You can add sautéed or air-fried mushrooms, and grated cheese for this soup.
- Fresh Herbs: I have used cilantro, To make an Italian version, add rosemary, oregano, or thyme.
Tips:
- Be sure to sauté the onion and garlic, in a little olive oil or butter first. The soup will have a rich flavor.
- If you want an even thicker and creamier texture, you can add the cornstarch slurry. Just mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, mix nicely, and add it to the soup after the pressure cooking cycle and simmer for a few minutes.
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