Mushroom Soup
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Mushroom Soup
Description
Mushroom Soup begins by heating olive oil in a large pot and cooking pressed garlic and diced onions until fragrant. Sliced white mushrooms are then added and cooked briefly without soaking, preserving their ability to brown slightly and retain flavor.
Vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried rosemary, and marjoram are added alongside sea salt and black pepper. The mixture is brought to a boil, then pasta and thinly sliced kale are introduced, and the soup simmers until the pasta is tender but not mushy.
The broth takes on savory mushroom and herb flavors, while the kale adds a slight bite and freshness. The pasta adds substance and makes the soup more filling. The combination supports a balanced, warming dish served immediately to prevent the pasta from overabsorbing broth.
Cleaning mushrooms by rinsing briefly or wiping with a damp cloth avoids excess moisture that would interfere with browning. Cooking pasta to al dente texture and serving promptly are key to maintaining the soup’s texture and flavor. Additional spice can be added with red pepper flakes or chili powder if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic pressed, cloves
- 1 cup onion diced, yellow or red
- 3 cups white mushrooms sliced, or button mushrooms
- 7 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
- 2 teaspoons of sea salt plus more to taste, if desired
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup pasta uncooked
- 1 cup kale leaves thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Once hot, add garlic and onions and cook, stirring frequently for 2 minutes.
- Add mushrooms, cook, and stir for an additional 2 minutes. Next add the broth, bay leaf, rosemary, marjoram, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add pasta and kale, lower the heat to medium then simmer for 12-15 minutes, until pasta is tender. Remove Bay leaf and serve immediately.
Notes
- Clean mushrooms by briefly rinsing under running water or wiping with a damp cloth to avoid waterlogging.
- Serve the soup immediately after cooking to prevent the pasta from absorbing too much liquid and becoming mushy.
- Start checking the pasta a couple of minutes before package instructions to ensure it remains al dente.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chili powder to introduce a mild spiciness if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1411mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1277IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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