Brussels Sprouts and Shiitake Mushroom Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cooked white beans optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the Brussels sprouts and shiitake mushrooms and cook until slightly softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender.
- If desired, stir in the cooked white beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot.
