This is one of my favorite fall flavors! And SOOOO easy! A rich, savory broth, mellowed with caramelized onions, makes the perfect backdrop for fresh mushrooms, dried shiitake mushrooms, and toasted farro! Make it in the Instant Pot or on the stove top. . .and put some of the finished soup in the freezer for a rainy day!
8cupsvegetable broth, optional part mushroom broth
¾cupgrated carrot
2bay leaves
2TBSPItalian seasoning
2TBSPsoy sauce
2TBSPwhite miso
salt and pepper to taste
Garnish options
2tspsesame oil
2green onions, tops and whites sliced thinly.
Instructions
Rehydrate the dried shiitake mushrooms: In a small bowl, cover the dried shiitake mushrooms with boiling water just to cover. Use a cup or can to hold the mushrooms under the surface. Set aside to rehydrate for 7-10 minutes.
In the Instant Pot: Press the sauté button to turn on the instant pot. Melt the vegan butter in the work bowl. Add the diced onion and sauté until the onions begin to caramelize.
When the onion begins to caramelize, add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and saute until they release their juices and begin to brown.
Add the farro (or grain of your choice) to the pot and toast for about three minutes, until fragrant.
Pour in the stock. Add the bay leaves, Italian seasoning, soy sauce, vegetable stock concentrate, salt, pepper, and grated carrot.
Add the rehydrated shiitake mushrooms: Remove the shiitake mushrooms from the hot water. Slice into thin strips and add to the soup in the Instant Pot. Add up to 1/2 cup of the soaking water to the Instant Pot as well.
Put the cover on the Instant Pot. Adjust the pressure valve to sealed. Choose the soup function button and set timer for 30 minutes. The Instant Pot will start automatically in about 30 seconds. When finished, allow the Instant Pot to depressurize naturally (about 40 minutes).
To Serve: Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and drizzle 1/2 tsp sesame oil in the center (optional). Serve with fresh "cheese" and garlic, almond flour biscuits.
Notes
I prefer to prepare this soup in the Instant Pot. However, it works well on the stove top, if you are willing to hover over it a bit more. Follow the recipe as written. When it is time to "cook" the soup, bring the soup to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook covered for 30 minutes. Stir the soup frequently while cooking.Also, store fully prepared soup for a rainy day with Souper Cubes!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Mushroom, Farro Soup
Serving Size
1.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
236.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
7.13
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1.59
g
10
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.33
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.71
g
Sodium
660.83
mg
29
%
Potassium
564.69
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
38.62
g
13
%
Fiber
9.11
g
38
%
Sugar
6.21
g
7
%
Protein
8.07
g
16
%
Vitamin A
4388.26
IU
88
%
Vitamin C
4.78
mg
6
%
Calcium
78.55
mg
8
%
Iron
2.29
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.