Name: Smoky Cream of Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon oil; 1 onion chopped finely; 2 cloves garlic minced; 250 g of fresh mushrooms I used baby Bella, sliced; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp Wrights Liquid Smoke; 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour; 4 cups chicken or veggie stock; Salt & pepper to taste; 1 cup coconut milk from the can; Chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish

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This cream of mushroom soup stands out because of its rich smoky flavor. It’s simple to make, done in about 20 minutes from start to finish and it’s great for special diets because it’s also low carb, vegan, paleo and even Keto!

If you're following the 21 Day Fix meal plan (a.k.a Ultimate Portion Fix), one bowl of this delicious soup is 1 Blue container (healthy fats) and half of a green container (veggie).

What's the Smoky Twist?

I used Wright's Liquid Smoke to flavor the soup. Just a touch is all you need - about a 1/4 teaspoon. However, if you're on a super strict paleo diet, or you don't have it in your pantry, just omit it. It's still an awesome soup!

What you’ll need to make Paleo cream of mushroom soup

Anything listed with a * beside it is optional.

Your favorite cooking oil (I like olive)
Onion & garlic
A container of fresh mushrooms (250g)
Seasoning - I used garlic powder and thyme, but sage, basil or oregano would also work great!
*Wright’s Liquid Smoke - this is what gives the soup it’s smoky flavor. If you don’t have it or don’t care for smoky flavors, just omit it.
*Arrowroot flour (you can also use whatever flour you have on hand or no flour at all, but arrowroot is ideal for special diets)
Veggie or chicken stock
Coconut milk (use light or full fat, cook’s choice)
*Something pretty for garnish

You don’t need any special equipment for this recipe. Just a simple soup pot (and a stove, of course).

How to thicken Cream of Mushroom Soup

There’s two things that add to the thickness of mushroom soup - the fat and flour. Flour thickens the broth and the more flour you use, the thicker it is.

Pro Tip: When adding flour, scoop out a cup of your broth into a separate cup and add the flour to that. Whisk it well before adding back to your soup pot or else you'll end up with little white spots of flour as you see below.

The other thing that will add to the thickness of soup is the fat that you use. Full fat coconut cream or heavy cream will provide a thicker texture than light coconut milk, but it’s also added calories.

Will the soup thicken as it cooks?

Not this recipe. Some soups thicken as they cook because the ingredients disintegrate into mush as they cook, like potatoes, beans or red lentils. Mushrooms are pretty hardy and therefore won’t turn to mush as you cook them.

How do I make this soup Keto?

Easy! Just ditch the arrowroot flour and use coconut cream instead of coconut milk to thicken it up.

What to have with cream of mushroom soup?

Well, thick crusty bread is always nice, but if you’re on a special low carb or gluten free diet, then why not toss some pulled chicken or pork in the soup to make it a complete meal? You can also add extra veggies to this recipe for an added punch of fiber and nutrients!

Can you freeze Paleo Cream of Mushroom Soup?

You sure can! In the freezer it will last for 3 months. In the fridge, 5 to 7 days is best.

What can you make with cream of mushroom soup?

Growing up, you probably remember your mom using cream of mushroom soup to make casseroles and rice dishes. You can absolutely do that with this recipe! Are you paleo? Try this Paleo Cream of Mushroom Casserole. Not Paleo? This Chicken & Mushroom Casserole from The Lemon Bowl is a quick and easy option.

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