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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.

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

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

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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: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 148

% Daily Value*

Calories 148kcal 7%

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