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Mushroom Soup

Creamy and satisfying, yet low calorie, this mushroom soup works as both a health food and a comfort food.
Author: Inger
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine International
Servings 6
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lb mixed mushrooms
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped leeks 1 lg leek, shallots or onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery about 2 stalks
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • a few sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley stems and leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 t dried thyme
  • 5 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 1 t Worcestershire sauce
  • sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup cream dairy or non-dairy

Instructions
 

  • Slice the mushrooms finely. Heat a large saucepan over a medium heat and pour in a splash of olive oil. Add the onion, celery, garlic, parsley, thyme and mushrooms. Place a lid on top and sweat gently until softened.
  • Pour the stock into the pan and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove about 1/4 cup of mushrooms and set aside, then whiz with a hand-held blender until smooth.
  • Pour in the cream and add back the reserved mushrooms, then bring just back to the boil. Turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper,

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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