Portobello Tamarind Soup

This soup is quite different from the others in this book. The tamarind, mushrooms, and tomatoes combine to make a broth that is both tangy and bright, sweet, and savory. And, because of the punchy ingredients, this soup develops a surprising amount of flavor in a short amount of time, making this a great option for weeknights. This soup is best in the early fall, when cherry tomatoes are plump and sweet, and mushroom season is on the horizon. Using “seedless” tamarind pulp that comes in bl