If someone were to ask me what my favorite dish for the cold season is, I would definitely say Soup.
Soups are nutritious, rich in flavors and comforting.
The soup I propose today is the Bean, Mushroom, and Potato Soup.
In my YouTube video, I called it the Best Soup in the World. You can find it in this article.
The beans I use are borlotti and the mushrooms, preferably porcini, are champignons. I just had those!
Let’s take a peek at the recipe right away.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
Ingredients
- 7 oz mushrooms (fresh)
- 1 cup canned borlotti beans
- 4 cherry tomatoes
- 2 potatoes (medium)
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 2 cloves garlic
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Pan barazzoni
Preparation
Clean the mushroom cap (champignon) with a damp cloth to remove dirt after cutting the stem;
Slice the mushroom;
If you chose canned beans, rinse the beans well under running water;
Peel and cut the potatoes into wedges;
In a large pan, pour a drizzle of oil with unpeeled garlic and cook for 1 minute;
Add the potatoes and a splash of water;
Cook slowly for 10 minutes;
Add the mushrooms and 1 bay leaf. Cook for 15 minutes;
Sauté garlic and oil with quartered cherry tomatoes separately;
After 5 minutes, add the beans, 2 ladles of water, and the mushroom and potato sauce;
Add the rosemary sprigs and cover.
Cook slowly for 20 minutes;
5 minutes before turning off, combine the mushrooms with the potatoes;
Remove the garlic and aromatics;
Salt everything;
Sprinkle with chili pepper to taste;
Serve hot with croutons;
Bon appétit food lovers!
If you have leftover soup, you can store it in a well-sealed container and eat it the next day.
FAQ
Can cannellini beans be used instead of borlotti?
Yes, you can substitute cannellini beans for borlotti beans.
The soup is tastier with dried legumes
To speed up the process, I prefer canned legumes. Dried legumes are excellent.
Can I use dried mushrooms?
To add more flavor to the dish. Of course.
