Mushroom, White Bean and Rosemary Soup

, from Issue #66, page 103. June, 2016
Photography by Kelly Gibney.
Mushroom, White Bean and Rosemary Soup

Mushrooms, rosemary and cannellini beans make for an incredibly simple but utterly delicious (and nutritious) soup.

Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS

olive oil or ghee for sautéing
1 small brown onion, finely diced
750 grams portobello mushrooms (alternatively a mixture of swiss brown and portobello)
4 garlic cloves, finely diced
1 tablespoon finely diced fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1.5 litres good-quality vegetable or chicken stock
2 × 400 gram cans cannellini beans
sea salt and ground black pepper
chopped parsley, to serve

 

METHOD

Heat a generous glug of oil over a medium heat in a soup pot.

Add the onions and sauté until tender and translucent. Add the mushrooms, garlic, rosemary and thyme. Cook for 5 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and glistening. Add the stock and cannellini beans. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Use a blender or a stick blender to puree to desired consistency. Add a little extra water or stock if a thinner texture is preferred. Season to taste.

To serve: Divide soup between bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley, a drizzle of olive oil and a grind of black pepper.