White Bean Mushroom Soup
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4.9
White Bean Mushroom Soup
Description
White Bean Mushroom Soup uses portobello mushrooms sautéed until their moisture evaporates, providing a rich umami flavor foundation. Cannellini beans add creaminess after cooking with thyme and seasoning in vegetable broth. Part of the soup is blended to a smooth consistency, melding the ingredients together while retaining some bean texture. Garlic introduces depth early in the process, though it is discarded to avoid overpowering the delicate mushroom and bean flavors. A pinch of red pepper flakes offers mild heat without overshadowing the earthiness.
The soup's texture is a satisfying balance between blended creaminess and intact beans, making it filling without heaviness. Cooking the mushrooms until dry intensifies their flavor and helps develop the soup's body naturally. This recipe works well for vegetarians and can be served alone or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 onion large, finely diced
- 16 oz portobello mushrooms thinly sliced
- 5 c vegetable broth preferably homemade
- 2 cannellini beans rinsed and drained, 15-oz cans
- 3 prigs thyme or 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, fresh
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add garlic and cook on medium heat for 1 minute.
- Discard garlic and add onion to the same pot. Sauté for 7 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for 7-10 minutes until all liquid evaporates.
- Add 4 cups of broth, beans, thyme, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium low and cook soup for 15 minutes.
- Remove the thyme from the pot. Take 1-2 ladles full from the pot and puree in a blender.
- Transfer pureed soup back into the pot and adjust the seasoning if needed. If the soup is too thick, add another 1 cup of broth and bring soup to a boil, then remove from the heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1626mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 699IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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