Winter Immunity Mushroom Soup

This sophisticated creamy Winter Immunity Mushroom Bean Soup is easy to make. It’s contributed by Danielle Ryan, clinical herbalist and nutritionist whom I met at the yearly Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism fair, here in Boulder. It was so delicious that I had to have the recipe.

Mushrooms are known for their medicinal qualities and they’re a wonderful addition to a plant-based diet. A great source of B & D vitamins, they are also high in fiber and even protein. They also know to be a natural cancer fighter.

This cream of mushroom soup with beans will taste better, and be better for you, than any you buy at the market. The creaminess comes from the coconut milk – not a drop of dairy.

If you’d like less fat from the coconut milk, you can use 1 teaspoon of coconut extract instead mixed with 1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk. You will puree about half of the soup which also adds to the creaminess.

You’ll start by sauteeing the onions in a small amount of broth or water. When they have wilted, add the garlic and the mushroom, and continue to saute until they have reduced by about half.

You’ll never fall short of mushroom recipes. Here are a few to try:

• Black Bean Mushroom Burgers
• Vegan Mushroom Gravy
• Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Salad
• Mushroom Veggie Tacos
• Mushroom Burgundy Sauce Over Polenta

Then, you can add all of the vegetable broth, the coconut milk, and the drained white beans. This satisfying mushroom bean soup is good for every day, as well as for guests. Serve with crunchy whole-grain bread.

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Winter Immunity Mushroom Bean Soup! If you have a photo and post on Instagram, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

This recipe is Certified Plantricious because it meets the following guidelines.

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Plant-Based Nutrition

• Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
• May be minimally processed
• No added oil
• No added sugars
• No artificial additives or preservatives
• Sodium (mgs) to Calories ratio, 1 ≤ 1
• Total Fiber to Calories, 2g ≥ 100 calorie

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Winter Immunity Mushroom Soup

This creamy vegan mushroom soup is ready In 30 minutes. The addition of white beans helps you get your daily dose of beans. Serve with crusty bread for a filling meal.

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Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

people MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 1/8 cup water for sauteeing
• 4 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 large yellow sweet onion, chopped
• 1 medium red onion chopped
• 8 oz carton mushrooms (any type of mushroom will do), sliced
• 1 Tbl medicinal mushroom powder (optional)
• 1 15 oz. can white northern or cannellini beans drained & rinsed
• 1 can light canned coconut milk
• OR 1 tsp coconut extract mixed with 1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or 4 cups homemade)
• sea salt and pepper to taste

Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Servings people MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1/8 cup water for sauteeing 4 cloves garlic chopped 1 large yellow sweet onion, chopped 1 medium red onion chopped 8 oz carton mushrooms (any type of mushroom will do), sliced 1 Tbl medicinal mushroom powder (optional) 1 15 oz. can white northern or cannellini beans drained & rinsed 1 can light canned coconut milk OR 1 tsp coconut extract mixed with 1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or 4 cups homemade) sea salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. In a large pot, sauté the onions in water for about 10 minutes until the onions are just starting to caramelize. Add garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
2. Add the mushrooms and simmer for another 10-15 minutes, until mushrooms have about halved in size.
3. Combine half the cooked mushroom and onion sauté, vegetable broth, and coconut milk in a blender on high speed for about 5 minutes or until creamy. At this point, add the medicinal mushroom powder if you're using.
4. Pour the blended soup back into the pot. This creates a velvety soup broth, but still has some texture to it.
5. Add the white beans and let simmer all together for another 5-10 minutes.
6. Season to taste with plenty of freshly ground black pepper and sea salt if necessary.
7. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and enjoy!

Nutrition/Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Winter Immunity Mushroom Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131 Calories from Fat 19

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.1g 3%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 129mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 19.9g 7%

Dietary Fiber 5.1g 20%

Sugars 5.9g

Protein 5.9g 12%

Vitamin C 9%

Calcium 5%

Iron 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.