Mushrooms have a rich flavor that makes this soup "hearty" without all the carbs or fat! Mushrooms are also a great source of selenium (good for your bladder), Vitamin D, antioxidants and they help your body metabolize fat!
Hearty Mushroom soup
1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp Olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 can black beans rinsed & drained
2 tbs soy sauce or tamari
1 lb quartered cremini mushrooms
1 lb portabella mushrooms
1 tsp.paprika
2 tsp minced garlic
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 1/2 cups almond milk
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp finely ground black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup of half & half optional -- Add butter or olive oil to pot & add onions, celery, & cook, stirring continuously, until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add clean chopped fresh mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms release their liquid and have begun to brown around edges, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Pour all into blender & add beans & 2 cups of beef broth & blend on high for 2 min.
Pour back in to pot & add remaining liquids,(except half & half if you desire to use) thyme, salt, pepper, paprika and soy sauce or tamari stir to combine. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more beef broth if a thinner consistency is desired. Remove the soup from the heat and add the half & half if desired Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-eats/nutrition/5-health-benefits-of-mushrooms/5/
