Low in calories and packed with flavor, this wild mushroom soup is delicious made with any of the wild mushroom varieties found in specialty grocers and at farmers markets. It’s a light starter for a meal. Dried porcini mushrooms add extra umami flavor and need 30 minutes to soak, so get those going first.
Tips
Gluten-free version: To make this gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.
For more inspiration, check out these tasty ideas:
- Creamy Wild Rice Soup
- Shiitake Mushroom and Leek Soup
- Coconut Curry Noodle Bowls with Mushrooms
- Or check out our tasty collection of Umami-Packed Vegan Mushroom Recipes
Ingredients
- 1½ oz. dried porcini mushrooms (about ½ cup)
- 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, such as shiitake, oyster, and/or cremini, sliced (3 cups)
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup oat flour
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup unsweetened, unflavored plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Sea salt, to taste
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Place porcini mushrooms in a large heatproof bowl; cover with 4 cups boiling water. Let mushrooms soak 30 minutes; drain, reserving the soaking liquid. (You should have 3 to 3½ cups liquid.) Chop the porcini mushrooms.
- In a medium saucepan combine fresh mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cover and cook over medium 10 minutes or until mushrooms have released their liquid and onion is tender.
- Add chopped porcini mushrooms. Cook until any liquid has evaporated, 1 to 3 minutes. Stir in oat flour until mushrooms are thoroughly coated. Add reserved porcini-soaking liquid, the rosemary, and pepper. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until soup has thickened.
- Just before serving, stir in milk and lemon juice. Season with salt. If you like, serve with lemon wedges and garnish with additional fresh rosemary.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (2½ cups), 110 calories, 22 g carbohydrates, 7 g protein, 2.4 g total fat, 186 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 4 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
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