Reishi Mushroom Soup
A nourishing and earthy soup made with medicinal reishi mushrooms, perfect for boosting your wellness and warming your soul.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 reishi mushroom dried, about 2-3 slices
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger sliced
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms sliced
- 6 cups vegetable broth low sodium
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil toasted
- 1 cup spinach fresh
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sliced ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Add the cremini mushrooms and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the reishi mushroom slices. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 30 minutes to extract the flavors.
- Remove and discard the reishi mushroom slices. These are tough and not edible.
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh spinach. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste, then serve warm.
Notes
You can garnish the soup with sliced green onions or a drizzle of sesame oil for extra flavor. Feel free to add tofu or noodles for a heartier meal.