Creamy Functional Mushroom Soup – Crunchy Mama Box

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil for higher heat)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb (450 g) mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster, or portobello for depth)
• 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
• 1 tsp ground turmeric (anti-inflammatory)
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup cauliflower florets (adds creaminess without dairy)
• ½ cup cashews, soaked 2–4 hrs (for creaminess) or ½ cup heavy cream (vegetarian option)
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (adds umami + B vitamins)
• 1 tbsp tamari (for depth)
• Pink Himalayan or sea salt, to taste
• Black pepper, freshly cracked (boosts turmeric absorption)