The soup occupies the center of the plate showcasing bold, deep red soup dotted with chunks of Portobello mushrooms and vibrant chopped herbs. On the side, a small bowl of crumbled feta cheese and a fresh whole grain roll.

African Spiced Portobello Soup

Name: African Spiced Portobello Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: large Portobello mushrooms, 4 diced; large onion, 1 chopped; garlic cloves, 3 minced; large red bell peppers, 2 diced; vegetable broth, 4 cups; diced tomatoes, 2 cups; ground cumin, 1 teaspoon; smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon; Cayenne pepper, a half teaspoon; Salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; fresh cilantro, handful chopped; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Crumbled feta cheese, for garnish; Whole grain rolls, for serving

Category Soup

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style African

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: August 06, 2025

This soup combines the hearty, earthy flavor of Portobello mushrooms with a plethora of African spices to create a unique soup that's both savory and warming. The tomato base adds a subtle sweetness which complements the spiciness and the robust texture of the mushrooms.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large portobello mushrooms - 4 - diced
Large onion - 1 - chopped
Garlic cloves - 3 - minced
Large red bell peppers - 2 - diced
Vegetable broth - 4 cups
Diced tomatoes - 2 cups
Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
Cayenne pepper - a half teaspoon
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste
Fresh cilantro - handful - chopped
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Crumbled feta cheese - for garnish
Whole grain rolls - for serving

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥘🔥🫒

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🧅🔪🍲

Add 1 large chopped onion and 3 minced cloves of garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent.
Step 3 - 🍄🫑🥘

Add 4 large diced Portobello mushrooms and 2 large diced red bell peppers. Cook until mushrooms are tender.
Step 4 - 🧂🌶️🥄

Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, a half teaspoon of Cayenne pepper, and your preferred amount of salt and black pepper. Stir until veggies are evenly coated.
Step 5 - 🍅🥣🔥

Add 2 cups of diced tomatoes and 4 cups of vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 6 - ⏲️🛢️🔥

Cover the pot and cook for 15 mins on low heat.
Step 7 - 🌿🥘👌

Off the heat, stir in a handful of fresh chopped cilantro.
Step 8 - 🍲🧀🥖

Serve the soup hot, garnished with crumbled feta cheese for garnish and a side of whole grain roll.

Additional

This soup is a great dish to experiment with. Feel free to add in other veggies like zucchini or spinach, or bulk it up with protein like chickpeas or lentils. Kids can help with the prep by chopping the mushrooms with a kid-safe knife, stirring in the spices and garnishing the finished soup with feta.