Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Veggie Mushroom Mix Soup. In just 10 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking, an array of mushrooms, tofu, and fresh veggies harmonize in a fragrant broth. Bursting with umami flavors and seasoned to perfection, this nourishing soup is a comforting delight for all ages.
Recommended from age 3+
10 minutes preparation time, 30 minutes cooking time
Ingredients:
- 500g Oyster (pleurotus)
- 200g Shiitak
- 200g Shimeji
- 100 g Mun mushrooms (ideally fresh)
- 200 g tofu (regular)
- 1 parsley root
- 1 carrot
- 1 fennel
- 1/2 leek
- 3 scallions
- 1 red bell pepper
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 50g butter
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 30 ml soy sauce (or more, based on your taste)
- 2 litre of water
- 1 teaspoon of sumac
- 1 tablespoon of red pepper powder (paprika)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of sweet curry
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 2 tablespoon of rice vinegar (or apple vinegar, or lemon juice)
- add a very little salt (the soy sauce are salty)
- parsley leaves
Instructions:
Clean and chop into small pieces a fennel, a leek, 1 carrot, 1 parsley root, 5 scallions, 1/2 head of garlic and 1 red bell pepper. Cut into bigger pieces the 500g Oyster, 200g of Shiitake and 200g of Shimeji mushrooms. Wash the Mun mushrooms. Then, the tofu must be cut into dices.
Grease a frying pan with 2 spoon of olive oil and place the cut vegetables close at hand for browning.
Firstly stir & brown for 5 minutes the fennel, the carrots and the parsley root. Then add the leek and the scallions. Stir & brown until it’s glassy, up to 5 minutes.
Add the butter and the cut mushrooms. Higher your heat, stir them carefully and cook them for approximately 7 minutes, until softens.
Now lower the heat and add the red bell pepper and the garlic, stir & brown until softens, up to 3 minutes.
Add all the remained spices from the list (1 tablespoon of paprika powder, 1/2 teaspoon of sweet curry, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and 1 teaspoon of sumac) and pour the 30 ml soy sauce on it. Stir it quickly for a few more seconds then stop the heat.
Add the browned mixture from your frying pan into a bigger pan and pour 2 litre of hot water on it. Supplement the soup with the remained ingredients: the mun mushrooms and the diced tofu.
Cover it with a lid and let it boil on a medium heat up to 15 minutes (10 minutes if you’re using a multi-cooker).
At the end, add 2 spoon rice/apple vinegar, stir, then stop the heat.
Serve the soup with parsley leaves.
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Mushrooms offer a plethora of health benefits that make them a valuable addition to any diet. Rich in essential nutrients like vitamins B and D, as well as minerals such as selenium, potassium, and copper, mushrooms contribute to overall well-being. They’re also packed with antioxidants, which help combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation in the body. Additionally they are low in calories and fat while being high in fiber, making them a great option for weight management and digestive health.
Incorporating mushrooms into your diet can have numerous positive effects on your health. Studies have shown that regular consumption of them may boost immune function, support heart health by lowering cholesterol levels, and even help regulate blood sugar levels, making them particularly beneficial for individuals with diabetes. Furthermore, they contain compounds like beta-glucans and polysaccharides, which have been linked to anti-cancer properties, making them a valuable addition to cancer-fighting diets.
The decision to create a mushroom mix recipe featuring a variety of mushrooms like oyster, shiitake, shimeji, and mun mushrooms was inspired by their collective health benefits and unique flavors (read here). Each type of mushroom brings its own distinct taste and texture to the dish, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. By combining different varieties of mushrooms, this recipe offers a diverse array of nutrients and phytochemicals, ensuring that you reap the maximum health benefits with every bite.
Whether you’re a seasoned mushroom enthusiast or just beginning to explore the world of fungi, this mix recipe provides a delicious and nutritious way to incorporate these health-promoting ingredients into your meals. Other recipes you may try: Smoked MushrooMix Soup, Pleurotus soup, or Zesty Chinese Chicken Surprise: Palate-Pleasing Delight.
Attention! This recipe is intended for individuals without allergies or intolerances. It is not recommended for toddlers. Please avoid consuming strong alcoholic beverages before and after preparing this dish, as it may lead to indigestion.
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