This Healthy Cream of Mushroom soup is Paleo, Whole30, gluten free and vegan and is so much better tasting than store bought. Super simple and no weird ingredients.
*Pictures updated 8/30/17. Recipe and text remain the same.
Cream of mushroom in a can used to be a staple in my kitchen. When we started focusing on eating real food that completely went away. But eating healthy doesn’t mean giving up food you love and grew up on, it just means finding a healthier way of making it. This homemade soup is so easy and so much better than the can!! It’s paleo, whole30, and even vegan (if you use veggie broth)!
I have used it to make green bean casserole and it’s amazing. I recommend you save this recipe and pull it out around the holidays to make the best green beans ever!
Here are the ingredients you’ll need. Mushrooms, onion, broth, salt, arrowroot powder, thyme, garlic, and coconut cream.
It is super easy to make and only takes about 20 minutes total- including cutting the mushrooms and onion. It can also be make ahead of time if you’re using it in another recipe.
I like little chunks of mushrooms in the sauce so I remove half of the mixture and only blend part of it. If you like a completely creamy sauce though, just blend it all. There is nothing about this cream of mushroom that you won’t love- it is thick, creamy, rich, flavorful and healthy!
You will love how easy this Cream of Mushroom is and how much better it tastes. This can be used however you would use a can of cream of mushroom.
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Healthy Cream of Mushroom
Ingredients
- 16 oz fresh mushrooms diced
- 1-2 cups bone broth or veggie broth for vegan
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the mushrooms, broth, onion, garlic, and salt.
- Cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat until mushroom have reduced in size and become soft.
- Turn off the heat and remove about 1/2 cup of the mixture. Set aside.
- Add in the coconut cream and using an immersion blender, blend the mushroom mixture until there are no chucks remaining. If it is too thick, add in a little broth at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Turn back on medium heat and add in mushrooms and thyme.
- Add the arrowroot powder and whisk until there are no lumps. Stir until thick.
- Store in fridge for up to one week.
Lisa says
Any how many calories per cup?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Lisa- I don’t know since I don’t calculate that. You can figure that out on My Fitness Pal if needed.
Roxy says
Can this be frozen?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Roxy- sorry for the delayed response. This would freeze well. Hope you love it!
Jane says
I made the soup to go into green bean casserole. The mushroom soup is sooooo sweet I’m afraid to add it into the beans.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Jane- did you by chance use the coconut milk that’s in the alcohol aisle that is sweetened? It definitely shouldn’t be sweet.
Tami allen says
Delicious and just what I needed to convert a recipe from my childhood into a whole30 compliant meal! Thank you!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Tami! So glad you like it!
Susana says
If you were going to sub for the condensed canned stuff, what ratio would you suggest??
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Susana- a can of cream of mushroom is 10.5oz, so a little over a cup. So that’s how you would use it. Hope that helps!