Best Spiced Mushroom Soup Recipes

CREAMY SPICED MUSHROOM SOUP (LOW FAT AND VEGAN)

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in big pan and then add the onion and cook softly for about 5 minutes to allow the onions to soften.
• Add the garam masala and ground cilantro and stir into the onions.
• Add the potato and carrots and just allow to heat through for 1 minute.
• Add the mushrooms and the vegetable stock and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
• Add the fresh cilantro and either transfer to a blender and blitz under smooth or use a hand held stick blender to whizz it up right there in the pan.
• Return to the heat and add any salt if you think it is needed (I didn't need it) and just heat through again to serve.

SPICED MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil on low in a pan and add onions and garlic. Cover and leave to sweat over a low heat for 10 minutes. Do not let them brown, they should go transparent and soft.
• Add the Cinnamon, Coriander, Cumin and Bay. Stir until combined. Add the Cardamom Pods and stir VERY gently; do not break the pods up.
• Add your mushrooms and leave to sweat, covered, stirring occasionally. You will find that the mushrooms soak up the oil and water from the pan; don't panic, they will release it plus their own juices when they break down during cooking.
• Once the mushrooms have begun to cook, add the chicken stock and leave covered for 30 minutes. By this time, the mushrooms will be fully cooked, soft, tender and lightly spiced.
• Blitz in a blender or use a stick blender to reduce to a soupy consistency. If you find it is too runny for your taste, continue blending and then put back on the heat to remove some water. Alternatively, add a teaspoon of cornflour to thicken it, however this will require some more heating to cook out the flour.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. It is a naturally dark soup, however cream can be added to lighten it and provide a creamier texture. Serve piping hot.