White Bean & Chanterelle Soup with Sage
White Bean & Chanterelle Soup with Sage might be just the soup you are searching for. One serving contains 92 calories, 1g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe serves 8. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up wine, peppercorns, salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Using cheesecloth, create a sachet with the thyme, parsley, bay leaves and peppercorns.In a large heavy-bottomed soup pot set over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
Add the onion, half of the leeks, the fennel, celery, garlic, and the sachet. Sweat these ingredients, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are well softened, about 8 minutes.
Add the beans and stock, bring to a boil over medium high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook uncovered until the soup thickens some, about 35 minutes.Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium sized saute pan set over medium heat.
Add the sliced chanterelles, the remaining leek and the sage. Cook stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and white pepper. Raise the heat, add the wine, and cook, stirring often, until the liquid has nearly evaporated.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Remove the sachet from the soup. Ladle half the soup into a large bowl, and using an immersion blender puree until smooth. Return to pot. Season with 2 teaspoons salt and a pinch of white pepper.
Add the reserved mushroom mixture.Bring the soup to a simmer over medium high heat and cook uncovered about 15 minutes. If using cream, add it during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Ladle the soup into warmed bowls. Drizzling each with white truffle oil to taste (if using).