Red wine adds rich flavor to this hearty mushroom and white bean soup. It’s easy to throw together in the slow cooker making it perfect for a busy day when you need a warm and filling meal.
About one year ago, I made my first road trip across the country – Lexington, Kansas City, Cheyenne, Salt Lake City, Reno, and finally Oakland. I dropped off my husband to start his new job and I went back to Kentucky to wrap things up before making the move final.
So while I haven’t been in California a full year, he has. This month marks when things really began to change. I’ve probably mentioned before that we love change. This past year of change has been rewarding, challenging, and exciting.
And of all the things I could have made to mark this anniversary, I picked soup?
Well, we just got back from a very low key, and enjoyable trip to Las Vegas over Labor Day weekend. We could really use a break from heavy food. It is also now September and my favorite season of the year (regardless of where I live) is almost here – fall!
To justify things more, I love that I can now get mushrooms at the Farmers Market! I like all kinds of mushrooms, but I always default to the white button. I find that I can do so much with them – stuff them, put them in soups, add them to tacos. Don’t let anyone fool you into thinking they don’t have benefits either. As I put in my book, even white buttons have plenty of immune boosting power.
I bought a bag that fortunately decided to hang on until I got back from traveling. I had to make the decision to use them now or never. When I spotted the half bottle of red wine on the counter the meal began to come together.
So grab the slow cooker! It may not be crisp and cool yet, but fall is coming! Feel free to start off the celebrations with this rich and hearty soup.
- 1 pound white button mushrooms, halved or sliced
- ½ medium yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 quart chicken, beef or vegetable stock
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 ½ cups (or 15-ounce can) cooked white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- Place the mushrooms, onions, garlic stock, wine ,and 1 cup of water in the bowl of the slow cooker. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Place the rosemary sprig in the bowl and stir.
- Cook on high for about 3 ½ hours, until the mushrooms are almost tender. Remove the rosemary and add the beans. Add an additional 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper to taste. Let cook on high for 20 to 30 more minutes, and serve.
I love making soup, but it’s an even bigger bonus if I can make it in a crock pot or slow cooker. As a mushroom fan, this sounds amazing!
Not yet cold here though, this chicken wine soup looks inviting already.
I never thought in placing mushroom and white beans together…even less in a slow cooker…sound easy and look tasty.
Hope you are having a great week Lori 😀
What a fantastic recipe for fall! A bowl that’s packed with nutrients that will keep us healthy and warm… thanks for sharing!
-Shannon
your soup sound so healthy!
My wife doesn’t eat mushrooms, so I have a stash of delicious mushroom recipes for me to make on my own. Thanks for the amazing recipe, and beautiful pics as well!!
Alyssa – I can’t wait to start using my slow cooker more this fall!
TasteHongKong – It’s perfect once the cooler weather arrives!
Thanks, Juliana!
Mushrooms Canada – Thanks so much! I appreciate all the social media shares.
Sonia – A great light meal!
Todd – Thanks so much. My husband isn’t quite as crazy about them as I am so I know what you mean.
I used white button, crimini, shiitake and a little bit of chanterelle ($$) Anyway, that soup is amazing! Thank you so very much for sharing <3
Cynthia – Thanks so much for letting me know you liked it! I like your creative touch with the variety of mushrooms!