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Creamy Mushroom and Bean Soup

A hearty, dairy-free soup made with mushrooms, cannellini beans, and herbs for a creamy texture without cream.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bean soup, creamy mushroom soup, dairy free soup, hearty vegan soup
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 220kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • immersion blender

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 16 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Sauté onions and mushrooms in olive oil until softened and browned.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add broth, beans, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Blend part of the soup until smooth.
  • Return blended soup to pot and simmer briefly.
  • Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Notes

Blend more beans for thicker soup or less for brothier texture. Rinse beans well to reduce sodium. Keeps 5 days refrigerated and freezes up to 3 months.