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This mushroom soup with coconut milk recipe is decadent, luxuriously creamy, and loaded with fresh mushrooms. It’s ready in just 20 minutes, and is vegan, vegetarian, and dairy free.

Want more cozy soup recipes? Try our fall spaghetti squash soup, Italian egg drop soup, or our creamy tomato soup with noodles.

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This coconut milk mushroom soup couldn’t be easier to make!  Never buy the canned condensed soup again when this decadent soup comes together in under 30 minutes.  This vegan mushroom soup recipe can be made with a lot of pantry staple ingredients: coconut milk, herbs, and spices. 

This rich and creamy soup is simple to make, yet elegant. Great to enjoy on it’s own, or to use in recipes as a substitution for canned mushroom soup. You can add it to green bean or holiday casseroles for incredible flavor without condensed soup.

Why This Recipe Works?

  • It has all the flavor of classic cream of mushroom soup, but made dairy free and vegan for a great plant-based alternative.
  • This soup is light, velvety, and creamy!
  • It’s ready in 30 minutes, making it a great soup to enjoy when you want a cozy warming meal quickly.
  • It’s made with whole food, plant based ingredients!

Ingredients You’ll Need

ingredints for coconut milk cream of mushroom soup like herbs de provence, coconut milk, vegetable stock, mushrooms, salt, and parsley.
  • Mushrooms – I used baby Bella mushrooms, but you can use cremini mushrooms or any variety you have on hand like porcini mushrooms or portobello mushrooms for extra flavor.
  • Sea Salt & Pepper: I like pink Himalayan Sea Salt, and fresh ground peppercorns for extra flavor.
  • Herbes de Provence: my favorite spice blend! This French blend has a mix of rosemary, thyme, sage, and savory for a wonderful and complex flavor.
  • Flour –  I used regular all purpose flour for this recipe, it thickens the soup for a better texture.
  • Low Sodium Vegetable Broth– I like to use this low sodium veggie broth for my recipes because it has great flavor… without all the salt. I always use low sodium or no-salt-added broth or stock to start, and then I can add salt or other spices later if needed. Check out more low sodium recipes here!
  • Coconut Milk: I use unsweetened full-fat coconut milk, which I’d definitely recommend over lite coconut milk. The full fat milk makes this dish super rich and creamy without any dairy or heavy cream. You can also use a cashew milk or oat milk too, but I prefer the richness of coconut milk.

Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

Substitutions and Variations

  • You can use any mushroom variety you prefer for this soup, try it with one or a few types of mushrooms.
  • If you don’t have Herbes de Provence, you can use fresh thyme!
  • Instead of allpurpose flour, mix 2 tablespoons of corn starch with 2 tablespoons of cold water, and add that mixture into the soup as a thickener.
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Plant-Based Comfort Foods

This tasty coconut mushroom soup gets a 10/10 on our homestead.  I quote my husband (actual words here, people!) “This is 5-star restaurant good!”  It’s one of his all time favorite recipes. 

I’ve also had friends and family make this one and text me pics of how well it went.  This is one of my most popular recipes, and with good reason. It’s creamy, cozy, and simple to make – with big flavors!

It’s perfect in the winter months when you want a cozy warm soup recipe. Try more plant-based comfort food soups like our vegan Italian wedding soup, creamy vegan blender tomato soup, and our warm and spicy red lentil curry soup.

How To Make This Recipe

a pan full of olive oil garlic and onions sauteed on the stove.

Step 1: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over lot to medium heat.  Add the onion, garlic and sauté for 5 or 6 minutes until veggies become soft.

a pan full of mushrooms and fresh herbs being added to the pot while cooking a soup.

Step 2: Add the mushrooms, salt, and Herbes de Provence and sauté for about 10 minutes on low heat, covering the pot in between stirring.

flour being sprinkled onto chopped mushrooms in a pan to thicken the soup.

Step 3: Stir in the flour, and mix well which will form a thick roux with the flour and the water released from the mushrooms.

broth and coconut milk added to a pot for a creamy dairy free coconut milk mushroom soup recipe.

Step 4: To the pot, add the vegetable stock, coconut milk, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and cooked through.

a large pot of mushroom soup with coconut milk topped with fresh herbs.

Step 5: Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs to taste and garnish with fresh thyme or fresh parsley.

a wooden spoon with coconut milk mushroom soup about to be eaten.

Step 6: Enjoy hot! Store leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. 

Recipe FAQs

How to store leftover cream of mushroom soup?

If you have leftover cream of mushroom soup, store it in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Does this mushroom soup recipe freeze well?

Yes! You can freeze leftovers too in an airtight container (I like to use individual pint-sized mason jars with lids) and freeze the soup for up to 6 months.

What are the best mushrooms to use for soup?

I like sliced cremini mushrooms or baby Bella mushrooms for my soups. They have a mild, earthy flavor that pairs nicely with the cream and herbs. But you can use a different type (or types) that you prefer.

Pro Tips

  • For a pureed soup, you can use an immersion blender to emulsify the soup. Or use a regular blender, transferring the hot soup in small batches until it is all blended.
  • For a thinner soup you can add extra coconut milk or vegetable broth. For a thicker soup, add more flour or corn starch.
  • Try this soup with many mushroom varieties, or a few types at once!
a large pot of mushroom soup with coconut milk topped with fresh herbs.

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Mushroom Soup with Coconut Milk

This coconut milk cream of mushroom soup is decadent, luxuriously creamy, and loaded with fresh mushrooms. Vegan, vegetarian, & dairy free!
4.95 from 68 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pints
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over low heat.  Add the onion, garlic and saute for 5 or 6 minutes until veggies become soft.
  • Add the salt, Herbes de Provance , and mushrooms and saute for about 10 minutes on low heat, covering the pot in between stirring.
  • Stir in the flour, and mix well which will form a thick roux with the flour and the water released from the mushrooms.
  • To the pot, add the vegetable stock, coconut milk, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and cooked through.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh thyme.

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Notes

Substitutions and Variations

  • You can use any mushroom variety you prefer for this soup, try it with one or a few types of mushrooms.
  • If you don’t have Herbes de Provence, you can use fresh thyme!
  • Instead of allpurpose flour, mix 2 tablespoons of corn starch with 2 tablespoons of cold water, and add that mixture into the soup as a thickener.

Dietary Modifications

  • This soup is vegan, vegetarian, and dairy free.
  • For a gluten free soup – Instead of the flour, use corn starch. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of corn starch with 2 tablespoons of cold water (must be cold!), and mix well to dissolve the corn starch. Add to the soup in place of the flour.

Expert Tips

    • For a pureed soup, you can use an immersion blender to emulsify the soup. Or use a regular blender, transferring the hot soup in small batches until it is all blended.
    • For a thinner soup you can add extra coconut milk or vegetable broth. For a thicker soup, add more flour or corn starch.
    • Try this soup with many mushroom varieties, or a few types at once!

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 858mgPotassium: 425mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 376IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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  1. 5 stars
    I made this soup twice, first as instructed, it was very good. It was good enough that I made it again. Last night I made again the change I made was I omitted the thyme and added some lemongrass stalks from my garden and some grated ginger (freeze the whole ginger and grate while frozen) and it was the preferred method. Todays leftovers were better than the night before. I will add this to my monthly rotations of soups this fall and winter. What I love most about this soup is not only is it delish but really quick and easy. Thank you for sharing. Butterfly kisses to Dozer ???

    1. Hello Julie,
      I’d recommend using corn starch in place of regular flour. Corn starch will thicken the soup (which is the point of the flour) nicely. I haven’t tested this with almond flour, however I would be concerned with it becoming too gritty in the soup. Even a finely ground almond flour can have some grit. Either use corn starch or omit the flour all together. – Kelly

  2. 5 stars
    This was SO good! I am gluten free and used corn starch instead of flour. I also added some aged balsamic vinegar and white wine. Very good!

  3. 5 stars
    The flavor was very good! I used coconut flour, and it didn’t quite make a roux… instead, it coated all of the mushrooms and never fully incorporated unfortunately, giving the soup a very grainy texture. Do you have a GF flour of choice?

  4. 5 stars
    I just now made the Cream of Mushroom soup with coconut milk, intending to use it in vegan green bean casserole. Oh my goodness!!! This soup is so delicious, I had to force myself to save enough for the casserole. I could just gobble it all down, as-is.

    1. 5 stars
      Hi Traci, that’s so great to hear! Feel free to saute up another cup of mushrooms and add them on top of your soup 🙂

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