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Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Soup

Indulge in Cozy Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Soup

This Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Soup blends sweet caramelized onions, earthy mushrooms, and nutritious kale, creating a comforting dish perfect for winter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil for a different flavor.
  • 2 medium Red Onions Yellow onions can also work in a pinch.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Fresh is preferred, but garlic powder is an easy substitute.
  • 1 cup White Wine Replace with vegetable broth for a non-alcoholic version.
For the Soup
  • 8 ounces Assorted Mushrooms (Maitake and Shiitake) Feel free to mix in common button mushrooms.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Can use dried rosemary, reduce to 1 tsp.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Can swap with dried thyme (1 tsp).
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Choose low-sodium for a healthier option.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to your taste.
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Curly Kale Substitute with spinach or Swiss chard for a twist.

Equipment

  • Large soup pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large soup pot, pour in a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and heat it over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced red onions to the pot, reducing the heat to low. Stir them frequently for about 20 minutes until they become soft and caramelized.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the white wine, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot. Allow the wine to reduce for a couple of minutes.
  5. Add the assorted mushrooms, fresh rosemary, and thyme. Stir well and add the vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 20 to 30 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  7. Season the soup with salt to taste then add the curly kale. Stir and let them wilt for about 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cooking onions on low heat maximizes sweetness. Using fresh ingredients enhances flavor significantly. This soup can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.

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