I’m proud to admit that my little blog already has a few very dedicated followers. (You know who you are, and I appreciate your support!!) My Mom, however, is my biggest fan by far. And Mom LOVES soup And now that the weather has turned, it’s time to make some soups!
This dairy free Creamy Mushroom Soup, starts with rendered bacon and ends with full fat coconut milk…the result is a thick, rich savory soup that is perfect on a chilly autumn or winter night. Add in your favorite protein (shredded chicken, pork or turkey) and it’s a perfect Whole30 meal!
All you need to make this soup is a large stock pot (I prefer my Le Creuset Dutch oven), a cutting board, a good knife, a spoon and an immersion blender (if you don’t already own an immersion blender, I highly recommend that you buy one or put one on your Amazon wish list ASAP! They don’t take up a lot of space, are easy to use and are great for making soups. sauces, dips, mayo and dressings!)
I feel a little bad that I didn’t take a lot of pictures as I made this soup, but the instructions are pretty simple and I think that the end result speaks for itself!
- ¼ Lb sugar free bacon, diced
- ½ Tbs ghee
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- Small package shitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 Lb cremini/button/baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 Yukon gold potato, small diced (it's to help thicken the soup)
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- ½ Tsp salt
- ¼ Tsp pepper
- 1½ cups of vegetable stock
- ½ cup of full fat, unsweetened coconut milk
- Heat a high sided pot to medium heat and then add the bacon and cook it, stirring frequently until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel lined plate. Be sure to leave the rendered bacon fat in the pan!
- Keeping the pan at medium heat, add the ghee, garlic, onions, mushrooms, potato, thyme, salt and pepper and saute until the mushrooms release most of their liquid (about 10-12 minutes)
- Add the stock and coconut milk, stir until combined.
- Blend the contents of the pot with an immersion blender, standard blender or food processor until smooth.
- Spoon into bowls and top with the reserved bacon bits.