This vegan oyster mushroom soup without cream is a hearty, savory bowl of comfort loaded with chunky mushrooms, potatoes, and carrots. Quick and easy to make, it’s perfect for a light lunch, cozy dinner, or a flavorful side dish.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and carrot, sauté for 5–6 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic, salt, cumin, turmeric, and black pepper, cooking for another minute.
1 carrot, 1 medium onion, 1 garlic clove, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt
Add sliced oyster mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until they release their juices and start to brown.
10.6 oz (300 gr) oyster mushrooms
Add diced potatoes, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then simmer partially covered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
1 large potato, 3 + ½ cups vegetable broth, 1 bay leaf
Remove bay leaf. For a creamy soup, blend part or all using an immersion blender directly in the pot. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker soup, blend more of the soup to your preferred consistency.
Swap oyster mushrooms with shiitake or cremini if needed.
This soup pairs beautifully with rustic homemade bread or crunchy seed crackers.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.