Spinach-Mushroom Soup with Middle Eastern Spices
Thanks to a few different kinds of mushrooms and lots of warm spices, this rich and wholesome soup is full of deep flavor.
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For 6 Serving(s)
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- 6 T olive oil
- 1 1/4 lb mushrooms
- 1/2 lb shallots
- 1 T tomato paste
- 2 t chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 t ground cumin
- 1 t ground coriander
- 3/4 t cinnamon
- pn ground allspice
- 2 1/2 t kosher salt
- 1 t black pepper
- 2 c baby spinach
- lime juice
Spinach-Mushroom Soup with Middle Eastern Spices Directions
- Heat half of the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Stir in half of the mushrooms and half of the shallots. Saute for 10-12 minutes, until the mushrooms are golden brown and most of the water has evaporated. Transfer the mushroom-shallot mixture to a bowl and cook the remaining mushrooms and shallots the same way with the remaining olive oil.
- Return all the mushrooms and shallots to the pot over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste, thyme, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and allspice, and stir to combine. Cook just until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add 5 cups of water and the salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and lower heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Stir in the baby spinach and cook just until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender or food processor to coarsely puree the soup. If it seems to thick, thin with a little water. Stir in the lime juice, and taste and adjust seasoning if needed.