Mushroom Soup

This mushroom soup recipe has a naturally earthy flavour thanks to the mushrooms which is brought to life with the addition of garlic, leek, thyme and seasoning.

This recipe is low fat, low sugar, low sodium, gluten free.

Ingredients

• 1 kilo (35oz) mushrooms (we used mixture of flat and button), sliced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 leek, washed & sliced
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• 5 cups vegetable stock
• 2 tsp. cornflour, mixed with a little cold water
• 2 tbsp. cooking cream
• S & P for seasoning

Method

1. We used a slow cooker however you can use a pot on the stove.  In a large pan heat olive oil on med heat and sauté the leek until softened, around 5 mins.  Then add garlic, sauté for 1 min.
2. Add the sliced mushrooms, stirring until starting to collapse, around 5 mins.
3. Season with a good grind of pepper.
4. Now add the stock and thyme and let simmer for 40 mins to 1 hour.
5. When ready, with a stick mixture or pour into a blender whizz the soup until all the sliced mushrooms have been blended. 
6. Add the cornflour mixture, this will thicken the soup.  Add the cooking cream, stirring in.  Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve with crusty bread.