Lemon white bean soup is a creamy, vibrant one pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s hearty, filling, and uses simple, budget-friendly ingredients. (gluten-free with soy-free and nut-free options)

It’s soup season, and I am loving all the creamy, hearty, and budget-friendly soups — and this lemony white bean soup fits exactly into that category. It’s packed with tons of veggies, beans, and protein. 

The best part about this lemon white bean soup is that it’s flexible to your flavor profile. You can easily adjust the flavors and ingredients based on what you have on hand. It’s vibrant, lemony, and perfect for the whole family!

The soup gets its protein from beans, cashews or tofu, nutritional yeast, and the veggies. You also blend up some of the beans into a puree to create that creamy texture along with either cashews or tofu. You can even omit the cashews and tofu, if you need to, and use just the beans for the creamy base.

This creamy lemon white bean soup is wholesome, flexible, and easy to make. The perfect go-to for cozy soup season!!

Why You’ll Love Lemon White Bean Soup

• creamy, vibrant soup with tons of veggies and protein
• versatile recipe! Adjust seasoning and proteins to your taste.
• 40-minute, 1-pot meal
• naturally gluten-free with easy soy-free and nut-free options

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Best Mushroom gravy recipe in 15 minutes. This easy vegetarian mushroom gravy is rich, silky, dairy free and totally fuss-free. No cream, No meat drippings required it’s creamy and rich without butter or oil. It’s a one-pan easy vegan mushroom gravy recipe made with fresh mushrooms, aromatics, broth and soy sauce. Packed with Umami flavours this easy vegan mushroom gravy is easy and simple and made with healthy ingredients.

Simply brown the fresh cremini mushrooms, whisk in a roux (or cornstarch for gluten-free), splash with veggie broth and soy sauce, and finish with thyme. This mushroom gravy is naturally vegetarian, with easy vegan and gluten-free swaps, and a perfect vegetarian gravy to serve with mashed potatoes.

You can serve vegetarian mushroom gravy for rice with aromatic herbed rice, making your meal an experience rather than just another dinner.

Why you’ll love this easy mushroom gravy

• 15 minute stovetop: Dinner rush lifesaver.
• Pan dripping free: Great for vegetarians & weeknights.
• Vegan & gluten-free friendly: Simple swaps keep everyone happy.
• Bold umami Flavour: Mushrooms + soy/tamari + optional nutritional yeast.
• Holiday hero: Pours like velvet over mashed potatoes, herbed rice, poutine, or Thanksgiving stuffing.

Ingredient Notes and Swaps/Substitutions

Ingredient	Notes & swaps
Butter – 4 Tbsp	Sub vegan butter or olive oil for dairy-free/vegan.
Cremini mushrooms – 1 lb (sliced ¼″)	White button works; mix in 25 % shiitake for deeper flavor.
Yellow onion – 1 small, finely diced	Shallot adds sweetness.
Garlic – 3 cloves, minced	Essential aromatics.
Fresh thyme – 1 tsp leaves	Or ½ tsp dried.
All-purpose flour – 2 Tbsp	Swap 1:1 GF flour or 1 Tbsp cornstarch slurry for gluten-free.
Veggie broth – 2 cups (low-sodium)	Adds body—stick to veg stock to keep it meatless.
Soy sauce / Tamari – 1 Tbsp	Use tamari for gluten-free; adds salty umami depth.
Black pepper + sea salt	Season to taste.
Cheese: Cheddar Cheese and Parmesan, Just a touch, for that indulgent creaminess without going overboard	For Vegan option: 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast for extra umami; 2 Tbsp oat or coconut cream for silky finish.

Step by Step Instructions To Make It

• Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms in a single layer; leave them undisturbed for 2 minutes to sear, then stir until golden. Add Broccoli florets, cook until soft.
• Sprinkle flour over veggies. Stir constantly until the flour coats everything and no dry patches remain.
  Gluten-free? Skip the flour and whisk 1 Tbsp cornstarch into ¼ cup cold broth for a slurry in Step 4.

• Gradually pour in milk or broth while whisking, scraping up the browned bits. Bring to a simmer; gravy thickens in about 3 minutes. Whisk in nutritional yeast or cream if using.
• Taste, add salt and plenty of chili flakes, thyme or mixed herbs. Grate some cheddar cheese and combine in the gravy.
• Once done, pour over mashed potatoes, rice, roasted veggies, poutine, or anything begging for cozy comfort.

The Making of Mushroom Gravy:

• Start by sautéing your mushrooms and broccoli in some good vegetable oil until they’re just right, tender but with a bit of bite.
• Sprinkle in the wheat flour, and let it hug the veggies, creating a base for our thick and luscious gravy.
• Pour in the milk gradually, stirring constantly to avoid any dreaded lumps.
• Spice time! Add in those herbs and let the mixture sing with flavors.
• Cheese goes in last, melting into the sauce and binding everything together.

Variations & dietary swaps

• Vegan mushroom gravy: Use vegan butter or olive oil; finish with oat cream.
• Gluten-free mushroom gravy: Tamari + GF flour or cornstarch slurry.
• Low sodium Mushroom Gravy: Choose no salt broth and halve the soy sauce.
• Wine Rich: Deglaze mushrooms with ¼ cup dry white wine before adding broth.

Pro tips for perfect gravy

• High heat = deep umami. Let mushrooms sear, don’t overcrowd the pan.
• Broth temperature. Warm broth incorporates faster, preventing lumps.
• Too thick? Whisk in more broth. Too thin? Simmer 1–2 min longer.

Serving ideas (North American classics)

• Mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash (Thanksgiving must!)
• Open face sandwiches with veggie meatloaf.
• Canadian poutine – drizzle over fries + cheese curds (or vegan mozzarella).
• Roasted turkey-style tofu for a plant-based holiday main.
• Seared steaks or grilled portobellos for omnivores.

FAQ

Expert Tips for the Best Mushroom Gravy:

• Mushroom Prep: Clean them with a damp cloth instead of washing – no one likes soggy mushrooms!
• Flour Power: Toast the flour a little to avoid a raw taste.
• Milk Matters: Warm it up first to integrate seamlessly into the gravy.

Make Ahead Mushroom Gravy

You can make ahead mushroom gravy recipe. Whip it up, let it cool, and store it in the fridge. It’s a lifesaver for busy bees.

Storing Secrets:

• Fridge: In an airtight container, it’ll stay happy for 3-4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze it, and it’ll be good for a month. Just thaw and reheat.

Serving Suggestions:

Drizzle this mushroom gravy over steaming hot herbed rice, or use it as a side to give any meal an instant upgrade. It’s versatile, so get creative!

So there you have it! a nutritious broccoli mushroom gravy that’s not just a treat for your taste buds but also a healthy mushroom recipe. This is more than just a dairy free creamy mushroom sauce; it’s comfort in a bowl, ready to make your meals memorable. Happy cooking!

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• Mushroom Pepper Fry Recipe
• Mushroom Butterbeans Gravy Recipe
• Best Mushroom Sauce Recipe
• Mushroom Pasta Recipe
• Creamy Mushroom Toast Recipe
• Mushroom Rice Recipe
• Butter Garlic Mushroom Recipe
• Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
• Mushroom Biryani Recipe

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Broccoli is a cool-season crop grown for its crisp stems and tightly packed florets. With many cultivars available, you can choose from compact heading types, long-season hybrids, or sprouting varieties that produce an abundance of side shoots. Learn about 19 of the best broccoli varieties (plus 3 bonus options) now.

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Who said you have to eat boring & tasteless food in your weight loss journey? These low carb high protein broccoli chicken fritters are loaded with cheesy goodness and are insanely addictive!

Not only because I am a food blogger, but also because I am a mindful eater who is on a life-long fitness journey, I keep looking for high protein recipes that are easy to make and delicious to eat!

And those must not be just boring, bland and dry chicken breasts!

This quest of mine made me stumble upon this recipe of broccoli chicken fritters while scrolling through my gram feed!

Prioritizing protein in every meal of mine is not a mere thought any more; it has become a default habit.

So today’s recipe is a great find for all you fitness freaks like me out there who understand the importance of protein!

What are broccoli chicken fritters?

Typically fritters are crispy quick-bites of battered grated veggies mixed with meat or seafood which are then deep fried!

So technically our cheesy broccoli chicken fritters are nothing but a scoop of battered broccoli and chicken with grated cheese that are deep fried!

But deep frying? Not on my watch!

So our low-carb high protein broccoli chicken fritters are loaded with all the goodness without the wickedness of deep frying! Cool, isn’t it?

You can see for yourself how gorgeous are these golden broccoli chicken fritters that explode into a melt-in-mouth cheesy wholesomeness as soon as you take your very first bite!

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Spice up your dinner routine with this flavorful Berbere Sheet Pan Dinner! Veggies, beans and tofu cubes are seasoned with a bold Ethiopian spice blend, baked until caramelized, then drizzled with a creamy lemon tahini dressing. Glutenfree Nutfree, Soyfree substitute option.

Everyone loves a sheet pan dinner. Everything we love about a one-pot dinner flipped onto a sheet pan. I mean, what’s better than dumping some ingredients onto a sheet pan, popping it into the oven, setting a timer, and letting the oven do its magic while you move on to more fun things.

This vegan sheet pan dinner can be left completely unattended apart from the odd peek through the oven door. Clean-up is minimal as well because, again – just one pan.

Ok, we have one more dish because we make a little tahini sauce on the side to drizzle the sheet pan dinner with after cooking. While the tahini sauce is optional, it is totally recommended because the creaminess of the tahini really lifts the whole dinner to a completely new level of delish.

What makes this sheet pan dinner exceptionally good is the use of berbere – a spicy Ethiopian spice blend that contains over a dozen different ingredients.

Amongst them are red chili peppers, fenugreek, and ginger, as well as other warming spices like coriander, cardamom, allspice, cumin, peppercorns, cloves, and cinnamon.

You can find berbere in the spice or international section of any well-stocked supermarket or get it online or make your own!

More vegan sheet pan dinners:

Sheet Pan mediterranean dinner with roasted root veggies  

Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner (Vegan)

Sheet Pan Veggie Dinner with miso maple dressing 

 Sheet Pan Fajitas Dinner with Chipotle Garlic Sauce 

Sheet Pan Cheeseburger Veggie Dinner with Garlic Mayo Dressing

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This large mug of Broccoli Walnut Soup is everything - requires only staple pantry ingredients, is quick, fuss free, healthy, easily adaptable, can easily go vegan ... literally a hug in a mug for winter!

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Easy 1 Pot Thai Skillet Noodles stir fry! These inspired drunken noodles come together in 30 minutes and don’t need noodles cooked separately. Everything cooks in 1 pot!

Thai cuisine has always fascinated me. The bold flavors, the use of different textures and colors, one pot meals, and above all the fact that most dishes come together super quickly.

My Vegan Thai Basil Fried Rice and my Thai pumpkin Curry  recipe are some of my favorite recipes ever and I make them all the time. These easy skillet noodles are inspired from Pad kee mao (drunken noodles). They come together quickly and hit the right spots!

You know me, I am a huge fan of cooking pasta in a skillet! Have you tried some of my skillet lasagnas? Life-changing!

Preparing pasta in a skillet along with the sauce ingredients drastically shortens the total cooking time.

The exact cooking times will vary based on the noodles and brands, so keep an eye on them. If you are unsure, make them separately and add  precooked noodles, then add to the veggies and sauces. See recipe notes for that method.

More Stir-Fry Recipes

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Spiced Spinach Tofu Stir fry 1 Pot 15 Minutes

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