Creamy Mushroom Soup with Chickpeas and Kale

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Summary

Creamy Mushroom Soup with Chickpeas and Kale is a super cozy bowl of plants that is a scrumptious indulgence on a cold day. Umami-rich mushrooms, onions, and garlic perfectly flavor the soup base, while mineral-rich kale and protein-rich chickpeas add wonderful texture, flavor, and nutrients. With roughly 10 ingredients and only 30 minutes, you’ll have a warm and nourishing meal on your table in no time!

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time25 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time40 mins

“Creamy

Ingredients

Mushrooms
 2 cups white onion (diced)
 3 large garlic cloves (minced)
 1 tbsp fresh sage (minced)
 1 lb mushrooms (cremini, button, or other mushroom of choice, sliced)
 2 tbsp sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
Cashew Cream
 ¾ cup cashews (soaked in water for 1 - 2 hours)
 1 tbsp organic miso (mellow white or chickpea)
 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
 3 cups vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade)
Remaining Soup Ingredients
 2 cups organic kale (stems removed, leaves chopped)
 1 ½ cups chickpeas (home-cooked or BPA-free canned, drained and rinsed)
 salt (optional to taste)
 ground black pepper (optional to taste)
 4 lemon wedges

Directions

1

Heat a large stovetop pot over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, add the onion, stirring often until translucent, about 3 minutes.

2

Add the garlic and sage, stirring and cooking for 30 seconds. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water as needed to deglaze the pot.

3

Add the mushrooms, stirring often, for 5–7 minutes until they release their water content and become tender.

4

Once the mushrooms are tender, add the sherry or red wine vinegar, stirring again until fragrant, about a minute.

5

Lower the heat to low. Transfer half of the mushroom mixture to a blender (high-speed works best, but a regular blender or immersion blender could also work, you just may need to blend for longer to reach a creamy consistency).

6

Add the drained cashews, miso paste, nutritional yeast, and vegetable broth to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

7

Transfer the sauce back to the stovetop pot and raise the heat to medium.

8

Add the kale and chickpeas, stirring to combine and until the kale is tender.

9

Taste for salt and pepper.

10

Serve in your favorite soup bowls with lemon wedges.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Substitute sage with fresh thyme or rosemary.

Substitute cashew cream with unsweetened plant-based yogurt.

Substitute kale with spinach, chard, or your favorite dark leafy greens of choice.

Substitute chickpeas with white beans, lentils, tofu, or your favorite plant protein of choice.

Nut-Free
Use silken tofu or sunflower seeds in place of cashews in the cashew cream.

Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Ingredients

Mushrooms
 2 cups white onion (diced)
 3 large garlic cloves (minced)
 1 tbsp fresh sage (minced)
 1 lb mushrooms (cremini, button, or other mushroom of choice, sliced)
 2 tbsp sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
Cashew Cream
 ¾ cup cashews (soaked in water for 1 - 2 hours)
 1 tbsp organic miso (mellow white or chickpea)
 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
 3 cups vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade)
Remaining Soup Ingredients
 2 cups organic kale (stems removed, leaves chopped)
 1 ½ cups chickpeas (home-cooked or BPA-free canned, drained and rinsed)
 salt (optional to taste)
 ground black pepper (optional to taste)
 4 lemon wedges

Directions

1

Heat a large stovetop pot over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, add the onion, stirring often until translucent, about 3 minutes.

2

Add the garlic and sage, stirring and cooking for 30 seconds. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water as needed to deglaze the pot.

3

Add the mushrooms, stirring often, for 5–7 minutes until they release their water content and become tender.

4

Once the mushrooms are tender, add the sherry or red wine vinegar, stirring again until fragrant, about a minute.

5

Lower the heat to low. Transfer half of the mushroom mixture to a blender (high-speed works best, but a regular blender or immersion blender could also work, you just may need to blend for longer to reach a creamy consistency).

6

Add the drained cashews, miso paste, nutritional yeast, and vegetable broth to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

7

Transfer the sauce back to the stovetop pot and raise the heat to medium.

8

Add the kale and chickpeas, stirring to combine and until the kale is tender.

9

Taste for salt and pepper.

10

Serve in your favorite soup bowls with lemon wedges.

Creamy Mushroom Soup with Chickpeas and Kale