Wild Mushroom, Cranberry Bean, and Kale Soup Recipe

Name: Wild Mushroom, Cranberry Bean, and Kale Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound button or cremini mushrooms, stems removed and reserved, caps sliced; 1/2 pound oyster mushrooms, stems removed and reserved, caps sliced; 1/2 pound shiitake or porcini mushrooms, stems removed and reserved, caps sliced; 8 cups mineral or filtered water; 1/2 cup white port or white wine; 1 large Spanish onion, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 2 leeks, rinsed well and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 10 fresh thyme stems, leaves chopped and stems reserved; 2 teaspoons dried rosemary; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 pound cranberry or Borlotti beans, rinsed and picked over to remove debris; 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and diced; 1 bunch kale, chopped; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound button or cremini mushrooms, stems removed and reserved, caps sliced
1/2 pound oyster mushrooms, stems removed and reserved, caps sliced
1/2 pound shiitake or porcini mushrooms, stems removed and reserved, caps sliced
8 cups mineral or filtered water
1/2 cup white port or white wine
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 leeks, rinsed well and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
10 fresh thyme stems, leaves chopped and stems reserved
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 pound cranberry or Borlotti beans, rinsed and picked over to remove debris
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and diced
1 bunch kale, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
2
Add the mushroom stems and a few button mushroom caps and sweat for 5 minutes, until tender and releasing juice.
3
Add the water and white port and bring the mixture to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat, partially cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
5
Strain the stock through a fine sieve to remove solids, reserving 5 cups of the liquid; set aside.
6
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
7
Add the onion, celery, leeks, and 2 cloves of the garlic and sweat for 4 minutes, until tender.
8
Tie the thyme stems together with string and add to the pot with the rosemary, bay leaves, and pepper.
9
Stir to coat the vegetables.
10
Add the mushrooms and saute 5 minutes.
11
Add the reserved mushroom liquid, beans, and tomatoes.
12
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer for 2 hours, until the beans are tender.
13
Remove from the heat and stir in the kale, balsamic vinegar, chopped thyme, salt, and remaining garlic clove.
14
Cover and let steep 1 minute.
15
To serve, remove the thyme stems and bay leaves and ladle the soup into bowls.

658

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound button or cremini mushrooms, stems removed and reserved, caps sliced, 1/2 pound oyster mushrooms, stems removed and reserved, caps sliced, 1/2 pound shiitake or porcini mushrooms, stems removed and reserved, caps sliced, and more.

Yes, Wild Mushroom, Cranberry Bean, and Kale Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Wild Mushroom, Cranberry Bean, and Kale Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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