Best Ever Mushroom Soup
Best Ever Mushroom Soup
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
50 min
Serves
6 people
Method
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1
Heat the butter or oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and add the mushrooms and salt and cook for 10 minutes, stirring.
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2
Add the onion, celery, leek, lemon zest, garlic and thyme and cook, stirring for a further 10 minutes.
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3
Add the potato and stock and bring to the boil.
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4
Taste and season with salt and pepper (if you have a salty stock you wont need more).
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5
Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until the potato is tender.
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6
Remove the herb sprigs.
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7
Process to a blended soup, using a stick blender or in a blender or food processor.
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8
Stir through the cream if using for a creamy mushroom soup. Heat before serving.
Top Tips
Use Portobellos for an intense flavour or button if you like a milder soup.
