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Mushroom Soup
5 from 3 votes

Mushroom Soup

Creamy and satisfying, yet low calorie, this mushroom soup works as both a health food and a comfort food.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 148 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Pour the stock into the pan and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove about 1/4 cup of mushrooms and set aside, then whiz with a hand-held blender until smooth.
  4. 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 Information

Calories 148kcal (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 148

% Daily Value*

Calories 148kcal 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.