WILD MUSHROOM AND CRANBERRY BEAN SOUP

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Wild Mushroom And Cranberry Bean Soup image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 2h

Yield 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 ounces dried shiitake or porcini mushrooms
3 shallots, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
4 stalks celery, diced
1 Spanish onion, diced
2 leeks, white part only, coarsely chopped
1/2 pound dried borlotti or cranberry beans
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 bunch broccoli rabe
1/2 pound oyster mushrooms, quartered
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1/2 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or to taste)
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (or more to taste)
1 bunch chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Simmer the dried mushrooms and shallots in two quarts water for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large stock pot and cook the garlic, celery, onion and leeks until soft.
  • Strain the mushroom stock into the vegetables. Add the beans, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, Cayenne and freshly ground pepper to taste (about a teaspoon). Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until the beans are cooked, stirring occasionally (they will take 45 to 90 minutes, depending on their age).
  • Cut and discard the tough stalks from the broccoli rabe and coarsely chop the leaves and flowers. Add them to the beans with the fresh mushrooms and cook 12 minutes. Season to taste with balsamic vinegar and salt.
  • Garnish the soup with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 384 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

Osoreal Sheknowthedeal
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Overall, I highly recommend this soup. It's delicious, healthy, and easy to make.


Ramin De Silva
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It's also a great soup to make ahead of time.


Shreenaryan Naryan
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I love the fact that this soup is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Rosemary Pierce
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This soup is very versatile. You can add different vegetables or proteins to change up the flavor.


fatma gamal
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup to serve at a party or potluck.


Mahesh Kathayat
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Tshegofatso Morobane
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This soup is very flavorful and satisfying. It's a great meal for a busy weeknight.


STAY ARMY
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I'm not a fan of beans, but I really liked this soup. The beans added a nice texture and heartiness.


Mosfikur Rahaman
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This soup is easy to make and very affordable. It's a great way to use up leftover wild mushrooms.


Ashly Lopez
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I love the combination of wild mushrooms and cranberries in this soup. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Emily Kennedy
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are very comforting.


Matthew Fox jr
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I added some chopped kale to this soup and it was delicious! The kale added a nice pop of color and extra nutrients.


Shex Kamal
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I would recommend using a variety of wild mushrooms to get the best flavor.


Emon Debnath
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this soup. The cranberries and beans helped to balance out the mushroom flavor.


Evelyn Yongale
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the beautiful presentation.


Jenean Hefner
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the wild mushrooms and cranberries were perfectly balanced, and the beans added a wonderful heartiness. I will definitely be making this again.