Description
Hearty One Pot Creamy Mushroom Cauliflower Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending earthy mushrooms with silky cauliflower. Creamy, nourishing, and packed with wholesome ingredients, you’ll savor each spoonful of this soul-warming winter classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables:
- 14 ounces (400 grams) portobello mushroom caps, diced
- 1 small cauliflower head, cut into florets
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Fats, Herbs, and Thickeners:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons potato starch (or flour)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over medium-low temperature, melting butter and olive oil together to create a fragrant base.
- Introduce finely chopped onions to the pot, gently caramelizing them until translucent and aromatic.
- Quickly incorporate minced garlic, releasing its intense flavor for a brief moment before adding sliced mushrooms.
- Sauté the mushrooms until they release their moisture and develop a rich, golden-brown coloration, infusing the mixture with depth and complexity.
- Sprinkle in aromatic seasonings – salt, pepper, thyme, and a hint of cayenne – allowing the spices to bloom and intensify the overall flavor profile.
- Dust potato starch over the vegetable mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure even coating and create a subtle thickening foundation.
- Deglaze the pot with a splash of white wine, scraping any flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the cooking vessel.
- Add roughly chopped cauliflower, vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce to the pot, creating a complex liquid base.
- Increase heat to bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then reduce to a soft simmer, covering and allowing the vegetables to tenderize and meld flavors.
- After 25-30 minutes, remove from heat and transform the soup into a silky smooth consistency using an immersion blender or carefully transferring to a standard blender.
- Taste critically and adjust seasoning to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle into warm bowls, garnishing with a delicate drizzle of olive oil, freshly chopped herbs, and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Select fresh, firm mushrooms for the best flavor and texture in your soup.
- Use a mix of mushroom varieties like shiitake, cremini, and oyster to add depth and complexity.
- Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version that maintains rich, creamy consistency.
- Swap potato starch with arrowroot or cornstarch if you prefer alternative thickening agents.
- Enhance protein content by adding cooked shredded chicken or white beans directly into the blended soup.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium broth and minimizing additional salt during cooking.
- Create a vegan option by substituting butter with plant-based alternatives and using vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg