Mustard Green and Mushroom Soup
Wondering what to do with monster heads of greens? This light, gently lemony soup will make a dent in them. It's especially good with mustard greens--and cooking mellows their spiciness--but feel free to experiment. (Just don't try it with chrysanthemum greens, which will get bitter with the long cooking time.) If you want a more filling soup, crack eggs into the broth to poach.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Sauté ham and shallots in oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, stirring often, until shallots are golden, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in broth and zest. Cover and bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes to blend flavors.
Step 2
2
Stir in greens and return to simmering; then cook, covered, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and cook just until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 3
3
Ladle soup into bowls, discarding lemon zest if you like.
*For easiest prep, slide fingers down stems to remove ribs, chop and measure leaves, then rinse.
Ingredients
1/2 cup Black Forest ham cut into small dice
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 qts. reduced-sodium chicken broth
Zest of 1 lemon, in wide strips (use a vegetable peeler)
2 qts. loosely packed chopped greens (with stems and coarse ribs removed*), such as green or red mustard, radish leaves, and green or red mizuna
2 ounces white beech or enoki mushrooms, ends trimmed, separated into small clumps
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
Step 1
1
Sauté ham and shallots in oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, stirring often, until shallots are golden, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in broth and zest. Cover and bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes to blend flavors.
Step 2
2
Stir in greens and return to simmering; then cook, covered, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and cook just until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 3
3
Ladle soup into bowls, discarding lemon zest if you like.
*For easiest prep, slide fingers down stems to remove ribs, chop and measure leaves, then rinse.
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