
Mushroom Chowder
Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 40 mins Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon oil or vegan butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
8 ounces (226.8 g) baby Bella mushrooms quartered
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme or 1 spring fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon flour
3 cups (709.76 ml) broth or water
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt depending on the saltiness of your broth
1 1/2 (255 g) cubed potatoes small cubed
1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup (177.44 ml) cashew cream, 1/2 cup raw cashews blended with 3/4 cup water or use any other thick nondairy cream or you can also use 1/3 cup vegan cream cheese
green onion for garnish
Instructions
Heat the oil or vegan butter over high-medium heat in a large sauce pan. Once hot, add the garlic, onion, and celery, and a good pinch of salt and cook until the onion is starting to turn golden. 6-9 mins
Then add in the mushrooms and another good pinch of salt and cook until the mushrooms are starting to sear on some edges. 4-8 mins
Then add in the bay leaves, thyme, sage, onion powder, black pepper, and the flour and mix in for a few seconds
Then add in the broth. Add 1 cup broth and mix so the flour doesn’t get lumpy, then slowly add the rest. Add potatoes, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and salt and mix in. Cook partially covered for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked well.
Mash some of the potatoes. Add in the cashew cream and bring to a good boil. Taste and adjust salt and flavor.
If the chowder has thickened too much, add in more water or broth if needed and bring to a boil. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Take off heat, remove the bay leaves and serve garnished with black pepper and green onions.
Notes
Soy free: use coconut aminos instead of Worcestershire sauce
Gluten free: use 2 teaspoons cornstarch instead of flour. Use tamari instead of Worcestershire sauce
Nu free: use blended firm or silken tofu. Blend 3/4 cup tofu with a bit of water until creamy and add to the chowder instead of cashews l, or use 1/3 cup vegan cream cheese and add a bit more broth as needed.
Storage: Store leftover soup in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, stored covered. Or freeze for up to 2 months.