Chunky Mushroom Soup

This thick soup is a great winter warmer and the chunks of portobello mushrooms give it a great texture. Substitute the rice pasta with rice or any other grain of your choice. Serves 4

4 large portobello mushrooms, sliced
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup diced tomatoes
2 handfuls kale; washed, massaged, and chopped
1 cup black beans
handful brown rice pasta (optional)
salt
freshly ground black pepper (as much as desired)
garlic, minced or powder​
4 cups of mushroom broth (enough to cover the ingredients and to cook the pasta )

Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the large slices of the mushrooms, allow to brown. Chop them into irregular, large sized pieces using a wooden spoon. Sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper. Add in the garlic and sauté slightly.
​Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, and broth. As an option, a quarter cup of a hearty red wine will round out the flavors. Allow to simmer for around 15 minutes and add the pasta. Cook until the pasta is cooked to your liking.
Toss in the kale, allow to wilt, and serve!