Best 4 Vegan Creamy Mushroom And Farro Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Vegan Creamy Mushroom and Farro Soup, a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly days. This delectable soup features a rich and creamy broth brimming with umami-packed mushrooms, tender farro grains, and a medley of aromatic herbs. Savor the earthy notes of mushrooms, the nutty flavor of farro, and the subtle sweetness of carrots and celery in every spoonful. Topped with a garnish of fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil, this soup is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Accompanying this main recipe are three additional variations designed to cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary adventures. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Vegan Creamy Mushroom and Farro Soup offers a delightful alternative. In this variation, farro is replaced with quinoa, a gluten-free grain that boasts a similar texture and nutty flavor.

For a lighter and lower-calorie version, the Vegan Creamy Mushroom and Farro Soup with Almond Milk presents a guilt-free indulgence. Almond milk lends a delicate creaminess and a touch of sweetness to the soup, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a healthier option.

Lastly, the Vegan Creamy Mushroom and Farro Soup with Miso and Wakame takes inspiration from Japanese cuisine, introducing a unique twist to the classic recipe. Miso paste adds a savory and slightly salty depth of flavor, while wakame seaweed contributes a briny and umami-rich touch. Served with a garnish of thinly sliced scallions and sesame seeds, this variation offers a delightful fusion of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

VEGAN MUSHROOM SOUP



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From casual to elegant, this creamy vegan mushroom soup is dairy-free, easy to make, tastes amazing and is a mushroom lover's delight!

Provided by Julie | The Simple Veganista

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil, vegan butter (I love Miyoko's), or 1/4 cup water
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 lbs. mushrooms (cremini or white), sliced
1/2 cup vegan dry white wine (red ok too), optional
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
4 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons organic cornstarch or arrowroot (+ 1/4 cup water), optional
1 can (14oz.) coconut milk (light or full-fat) or 1 1/2 cups vegan cream or unsweetened cashew milk,*see notes
mineral salt & pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil or water over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, thyme and wine, cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the broth, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. In the last five minutes, add the coconut or plant milk, continue cooking for five minutes.
  • Mix the cornstarch with cool water. Add to the soup and stir frequently for 1 - 2 minutes until soup slightly thickens. If the soup is too thin, add more cornstarch slurry as needed until desired consistency is reached.
  • and stir in the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with homemade Artisan Bread or Naan to soak up the juices and swipe up every last bit of goodness!
  • Serves 4 - 6
  • Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 4 - 5 days, store covered. To keep longer, store in the freezer using freezer safe containers or baggies for up to 2 - 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Sugar 4.4 g, Sodium 249.1 mg, Fat 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

CREAMY FARRO WITH CRISPY MUSHROOMS AND SOUR CREAM



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Similar in texture to a risotto (without the constant stirring), this creamy, saucy farro is about half the work, with almost no technique required. While the porridgelike texture is a delight all on its own, the meaty, golden brown mushrooms and frizzled leeks are the real reason you are here. Using plenty of olive oil to make sure the mushrooms crisp and brown without sticking will be the secret to success in that department.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, weekday, grains and rice, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed
4 medium leeks, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
1 pound mix of mushrooms, such as maitake, oyster, cremini or chanterelle, torn into bite-size pieces (about 5 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 cups pearled or semi-pearled farro or barley
4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1/2 cup finely chopped chives (from about 1 bunch)
1 cup fresh dill leaves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus lemon wedges for squeezing
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half the leeks and half the mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and crisped, 12 to 15 minutes. (They will start giving off moisture and steaming a little before this happens, so be patient.)
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a medium bowl leaving any olive oil behind. (They will have absorbed the oil as they cook, and released it back as they crisp.) Add a bit more olive oil so there's another 1/4 cup or so in the pot. Cook the remaining leeks and mushrooms, adding them to the bowl with the other mushrooms.
  • Without wiping the pot, add farro and season with salt and pepper. Cook over that same medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until farro is toasted on the outside (it will go from pale golden brown to a toastier golden brown), about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a strong simmer and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until farro is fully cooked and most (but not all) of the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. It should still look a bit loose, like risotto or a porridge. Remove from heat and add half the chives.
  • Toss dill, remaining chives and lemon zest together in a small bowl. To serve, season farro with salt and pepper and ladle into bowls. Top with sour cream, mushrooms and leeks, and dill mixture. Serve lemon wedges alongside for squeezing.

MUSHROOM-FARRO SOUP WITH PARMESAN BROTH



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This dish is layered in earthiness and umami thanks to its ingredient list: farro, dried and fresh mushrooms, shallots and Parmesan broth. Farro is a rustic grain, hearty enough to maintain its integrity and stand up to a long simmer. Similar to arborio rice, pearled farro readily releases its starch as it cooks, thickening the broth and marrying the ingredients in a blissful union. A pinch of fennel pollen at the end is a classy move, though absolutely not mandatory.

Provided by Julia Sherman

Categories     dinner, lunch, grains and rice, soups and stews, vegetables, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup pearled farro
1 ounce dried mixed mushrooms or dried porcini mushrooms, roughly torn or chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup minced shallots (from about 5 medium shallots)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups Parmesan broth
1/3 cup dry white wine
5 fresh thyme sprigs
2/3 cup finely grated Parmesan (about 1 ounce), plus more for garnish
1 pound mixed fresh mushrooms (such as beech mushrooms, hen of the woods or oyster mushrooms), roughly torn
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees and bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Spread farro out on a baking sheet in a single layer and toast for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice to toast the grains evenly.
  • While farro toasts, place dried mushrooms in a small bowl and cover completely with 1 1/2 cups hot water from the saucepan. Cover the bowl and set aside to hydrate.
  • Place a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add the shallots and 1/2 teaspoon salt and sauté until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, adding a splash of water if necessary to prevent it from scorching.
  • Stir in the toasted farro. Carefully scoop the dried mushrooms from their soaking liquid and add them to the pot. Strain their soaking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into the pot as well, discarding any grit left in the sieve. Add Parmesan broth, white wine and thyme to the pot and bring to a boil over high.
  • Once liquid boils, lower to a simmer and cook, covered, for 25 minutes. Uncover the pot and continue to cook at an active simmer until the farro is al dente, swimming in a lightly creamy broth, another 25 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard thyme stems and stir in the grated Parmesan. Season with black pepper to taste.
  • When the farro is almost done, cook the fresh mushrooms: Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high. Add half the torn fresh mushrooms, stir to coat, then cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then cook until the mushrooms are golden and caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a medium bowl. Repeat with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and remaining fresh mushrooms, transferring cooked mushrooms to bowl. Stir 2 teaspoons vinegar into cooked mushrooms; season to taste.
  • To serve, ladle soup into shallow bowls. Top with seared mushrooms and extra Parmesan, to taste.

VEGAN CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP



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I love mushrooms and am learning how to make heartier dishes out of my old favorites. This delicious vegan cream of mushroom soup is low in fat and high in nutrition, and it meets my dietary restrictions. Tofu, used in place of cream, provides a silky texture, but keeps the soup vegan and dairy free. -Maria Davis, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound fresh baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
1/2 pound fresh oyster mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
5 medium carrots, halved
5 celery ribs, halved
4 cups water
1 medium onion, quartered
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 packages (1 ounce each) dried shiitake mushrooms
2 cups hot vegetable broth
1 package (12.3 ounces) silken firm tofu
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine portobello mushrooms, oyster mushrooms and soy sauce. Cover; microwave on high for 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Strain liquid into a large stockpot; set mushrooms aside. Add the carrots, celery, water, onion, bay leaves and thyme to stockpot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes. Strain vegetables from stockpot; discard. Stir in lemon juice, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. , Add dried mushrooms to hot broth; let stand until softened, 2-3 minutes. Strain liquid into stockpot, reserving 1/2 cup. Combine reconstituted mushrooms with reserved mushrooms. Place half of mushrooms into stockpot. Add remaining mushrooms, tofu and reserved broth into a blender. Cover; blend until smooth. Stir mixture into broth in stockpot. Cook and stir until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms: A mix of mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster, adds depth of flavor to the soup.
  • Sauté the mushrooms: Sautéing the mushrooms before adding them to the soup enhances their flavor and texture.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: A flavorful vegetable broth is essential for a delicious soup.
  • Cook the farro until it is tender but still has a slight chew: Overcooked farro can become mushy.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme, add a pop of color and flavor to the soup.

Conclusion:

This vegan creamy mushroom and farro soup is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal. It is perfect for a cold winter day or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The soup is also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice for the whole family.

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