Description
A comforting and flavorful wild mushroom, caramelized onion, and kale soup made with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and fresh kale simmered in a savory broth, finished with creamy coconut milk for richness.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt or pink salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cups whole shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cups baby bella or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups organic chicken broth or vegetable broth, gluten-free
- 2 cups loosely chopped kale leaves
For Finishing
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or coconut cream
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced sweet onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 15 minutes, to bring out their natural sweetness.
- Sauté Garlic and Season: Stir in the finely chopped garlic, sea salt or pink salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the whole shiitake mushrooms and sliced baby bella mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms soften and start to turn golden for enhanced flavor.
- Add Broth and Kale: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the loosely chopped kale leaves. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors and tenderize the kale.
- Finish Soup: Uncover the pot and stir in the coconut milk or cream. Heat through for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use vegetable broth and coconut milk or cream.
- Caramelizing onions slowly enhances their sweetness and adds depth.
- Use coconut cream instead of milk for a richer, creamier soup.
- Freshly cracked black pepper adds a bright, aromatic element to the soup.
- Chopping kale loosely preserves texture and prevents it from becoming mushy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
