Ingredients

1/4 c. vegan butter, divided

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 lb. cremini mushrooms

Kosher salt

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

2 medium carrots, thinly sliced into rounds

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp. miso

1/2 c. white wine

2 c. water

1 bay leaf

2 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped into roughly ¾-inch cubes

Freshly ground black pepper

Chopped fresh curly parsley leaves and oyster crackers, for serving

2 large russet potatoes, peeled and chopped

2 c. unsweetened almond milk

Preparation

Step 1Make soup: In a medium pot, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add oil and mushrooms and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and any liquid they’ve given off has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to a plate.Step 2Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add onion and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in miso.Step 3Add wine to pot and increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil and cook until wine evaporates, about 3 minutes.Step 4Add water and potatoes to pot. (There should be just enough water to cover potatoes; add a little more as needed.) Season with salt and bring to a boil. Cover pot, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.Step 5Meanwhile, make “cream” sauce: In a small saucepan, cover russet potatoes with at least 1 inch of water. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook until potatoes are very tender, about 7 minutes. Drain.Step 6Transfer cooked potatoes to a blender and add almond milk. Puree until a smooth.Step 7When vegetables are tender, uncover the pot, add “cream,” and stir to combine; season with salt and pepper.Step 8Just before serving, stir mushrooms back into pot to warm through. Ladle soup into bowls and top with parsley and oyster crackers.

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