Vegan Soup Maker Mushroom & Leek Soup - Easy Recipe

For a healthy lunch try this creamy vegan mushroom and leek soup made quickly in a soup maker and blended until silky and smooth.

Soup is the perfect winter meal and my latest soup is this easy vegan soup maker mushroom & leek soup.

It's quick to make, tasty, and silky smooth.

And of course, this creamy soup is a healthy meal low in calories and fat, so it is perfect after the overindulgence of Christmas and New Year.

If you don't have a soup maker, try this gorgeous mushroom, fennel and dill soup, which can be made in a pot instead.

Jump to:

• 🥣 Why are soup makers so good?
• 👩🏻‍🍳 My soup maker
• ⭐ Tips for a clear soup maker jug
• 📋 What you need to make mushroom & leek soup in a soup maker
• 📖 Variations
• 🍲 Second day soup tastes better
• 🍞 Serving mushroom soup
• 🥣 Storing soup
• 🌡️ Freezing soup
• 🥣 More vegan soups
• ⭐ Save your favourite recipes for free!
• 👩🏻‍🍳 How to make vegan soup maker mushroom & leek soup
• 📖 Recipe
• Comments

🥣 Why are soup makers so good?

Soup can be made in a pot, but there are a few advantages to making soup in a soup maker.

• It's quick
• You don't have to chop ingredients finely
• It's easy to make soup without oil or other fats
• No need to stand and stir, you can walk away and leave it
• Many soup makers have self-cleaning options
• There are lots of cheap models on the market if you are watching your budget

👩🏻‍🍳 My soup maker

One of the first questions I am asked when I mention I love my soup maker is which type do you have?

So I thought you might want to know too, here we go!

I have the Morphy Richards Clarity Soup Maker.

What I particularly like is the clear jug which means you can easily see the quantities you are adding and watch it do its magic.

And it's easy to use.

You press a mode button to select smooth, chunky or self-clean and then another button to start.

It also has a button for smoothies, so it's super simple to use and not overwhelming like the control panels on some kitchen gadgets.

I love that you can chop the veg into big pieces, it's super quick, you can watch it doing its stuff and I do like the self-clean option for easy cleaning.

I'm really happy with it so far.

⭐ Tips for a clear soup maker jug

If you buy a soup maker with a clear jug like mine, I have a few tips for you.

• Mark the jug - Use a whiteboard marker to mark the maximum/capacity line, it makes it a lot easier to see when you are filling the jug and will wipe off.
• Staining - Be careful not to use a lot of spices that stain like turmeric, as your jug may discolour over time.
  • Mine hasn't but I have noticed some people have left reviews saying their jug has stained.
• Cleaning - As soon as the soup is ready, serve it or pour the soup into a container to cool, then wash the jug immediately.
  • This also helps keep your jug like new.

Cleaning the soup maker jug as soon as you have finished making soup, is recommended for all soup makers, not just clear jugs,

It's easier to clean and will keep the jug in good condition if you do this.

📋 What you need to make mushroom & leek soup in a soup maker

Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this creamy vegan mushroom soup.

• Leek - if you don't have a leek, you could use half a large onion instead
• Garlic
• Mushrooms - I use chestnut mushrooms, but white mushrooms or flat cap mushrooms like portobello mushrooms would work too
• Dill - fresh or dried herbs
• Soy sauce - to help boost that umami flavour
• Salt & pepper - to season
• Vegetable stock cube
• Plant cream - single, double or heavy cream (optional)
• Water

The full printable recipe card at the bottom of the page contains the full ingredient list, method and nutritional values.

🍲 Second day soup tastes better

Both soups and stews always taste better on the second day.

In fact, you could add curries and sauces to that list too.

Making soup ahead, means the flavours really have time to develop.

Of course, your soup will still be tasty if you serve it right away, but it will taste even better next day.

So something to think about during soup season in the autumn and winter months.

🍞 Serving mushroom soup

I like to serve this creamy mushroom soup with a sprinkle of herbs and a swirl of cream, but you can serve it as it is.

My husband prefers it without extra cream.

But what to serve on the side with soup maker mushroom soup? Here are some ideas:

• Crusty bread - sourdough, bloomers bread, baguette etc
• Oat cakes - or crackers
• Toastie - try this vegan cheese toastie
• Quesadilla - try this black bean quesadilla
• Sandwich - I'd serve it with this vegan Cuban sandwich
• Garlic bread - I love this quick air fryer garlic bread

If you're watching your weight then serve it as it is with nothing on the side or serve it with a simple side salad.

🥣 Storing soup

If you're not serving all your soup right away, pour the soup into an airtight container to cool (with the lid off).

Once cool, add the lid and pop it in the fridge where it can be kept for 3-4 days and reheated before serving.

🌡️ Freezing soup

Pour the soup into a labelled freezer-safe container to cool, before adding the lid securely and storing in the freezer for 3-4 months.

If you're using freezer soup bags, cool the soup in another container first, before pouring into the labelled freezer bags and freezing.

To defrost the soup, take a portion out of the freezer and leave in the fridge overnight, then reheat in a bowl in the microwave or a pot on the cooker.

🥣 More vegan soups

Looking for more easy vegan soups? Try these:

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