Vegan Homemade Mushroom Cream

Indulge in the velvety richness of Vegan Homemade Mushroom Cream, a luscious plant-based recipe that's perfect as a sauce, soup base, or dip. Made with earthy cremini mushrooms, creamy coconut milk, and a hint of umami from soy sauce and nutritional yeast, this dish combines wholesome ingredients with aromatic herbs like thyme for a truly satisfying flavor. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe takes just 30 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Whether poured over pasta or enjoyed as a comforting soup, this dairy-free mushroom cream is a versatile and healthy addition to your recipe repertoire—providing all the indulgence you crave without compromising your lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Cremini mushrooms
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 250 milliliters Vegetable broth
• 200 milliliters Coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Clean and slice the cremini mushrooms. Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and sauté for another 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms have released their moisture and are beginning to brown.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 6

Add the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for another 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.

Step 8

Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

Step 9

Transfer the mushroom mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth and creamy.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Serve the mushroom cream as a sauce over pasta, use it as a base for soups, or enjoy it as a savory dip.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(912.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	602.4

Total Fat 31.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2408.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 29.9g
Protein 20.7g	0%

Vitamin D 17.5IU	0%
Calcium 174.3mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 2296.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.7%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 41.1%