Gluten-Free Cashew Soup
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This creamy and comforting gluten-free cashew soup is packed with savory flavors and a velvety smooth texture. It's a satisfying and wholesome meal perfect for any occasion.
At a glance: This easy soups and stews recipe yields 4 servings in about 35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including certified gluten-free chicken or vegetable stock, cooked protein, diced vegetables — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more soups and stews recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Cashew Soup: When preparing this soups and stews recipe, commercial broths and stocks are high risk — many contain yeast extract (often barley-derived), wheat starch, or caramel colour from wheat. Use certified GF stock (Pacific Foods Organic GF, Swanson Natural Goodness) or make your own. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools. Stock often contains yeast extract or barley derivatives; use only certified gluten-free stock.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Cashew Soup: This recipe is naturally gluten-free by design, utilizing cornstarch for thickening instead of gluten-containing flours. Always ensure your stock and any other packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 6 cups certified gluten-free chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup cooked protein (shredded chicken, cooked beef, cooked lentils, or drained beans)
- 2 cups diced vegetables (such as onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (optional, about 14.5 oz)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (for thickening)
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Then, add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- 2
If you are using cooked protein like shredded chicken or beef, add it to the pot now and stir to coat with the aromatics. Cook for about 2-3 minutes to warm through and lightly toast any exposed edges.
- 3
Add the diced vegetables (carrots, celery, potatoes) to the pot and stir well. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften slightly and their colors brighten.
- 4
Pour in the certified gluten-free stock and add the optional diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create a slurry. Slowly pour this slurry into the simmering soup while stirring constantly. Continue to simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring, until the soup has thickened to your desired consistency and has a glossy sheen. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
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Tips & Notes
- Use a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil here — the flavor comes through in simple recipes.
- Pre-shredded bagged carrots are drier and choppier — they won't give the same moist crumb.
- Roasted garlic (400°F, 30–40 min in foil) gives a sweet, mellow flavor ideal for soups and sauces.
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