Ingredients
3/4 pound of button mushrooms or any mushroom of choice
1/2 pound of celery
1 1/2 pounds of leeks green tops removed
1 pound of fennel fronds and stalks removed
1/3 cup fresh rosemary
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup salted butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Diamond Crystal kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 cups water
2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon vegetable base
2 14-ounce cans of white beans
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh oregano
1 lemon for juicing
Optional, for serving
6 large slices of sourdough bread torn