Vegan Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute
This creamy and delicious Vegan Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute is the perfect addition to your favorite casseroles, stews, or soups for when you’re in need of a comforting dinner.
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Servings: 3 Cups
Ingredients
Cashew Cream
- 1 cup Cashews soaked
- ½ cup Water
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
Soup
- ¼ cup Vegan Butter
- ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Vegan Chicken Broth homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup Cashew Cream
- ½ teaspoon Dried Parsley
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt see note
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil-- this is for soaking the cashews. Add the cashews in to a bowl and pour the hot water over the top. Let soak for at least 15 to 30 minutes to soften.
- Add the soaked cashews, water, and salt to a blender and blend until smooth. It should be silky smooth to the touch and not grainy. Set aside.
- Start on the soup by melting the vegan butter over medium heat in a medium-sized pot.
- Whisk in the flour until no raw flour is visible. Then, slowly whisk in the vegan chicken broth, cashew cream, and seasonings.
- Whisk continuously until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. You'll know it's done when it gets harder to whisk. Remove from heat. Note that it will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Add directly to soups, casseroles, or stews- whisk to combine. If using as a base for soup, whisk water and vegan cream of chicken soup on the stovetop until warmed through and thinned out to the desired consistency
Notes
Important Note about Salt: Not all salts are made equal and cannot be substituted 1:1. If you are substituting table salt for kosher salt, you will need to cut the amount called for in the recipe by at least half.
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