Mushroom Soup


Prep Time

15 minutes

Prep Notes

Choose organic ingredients to avoid chemicals and GMOs.

Cooking Time

30 minutes

Yields

4-6 servings

Ingredients

1 Tbs ghee or olive oil, 1 onion or 2 shallots (chopped), 3 garlic cloves (crushed), 2 lbs chopped mushrooms (crimini, shiitake, portobello), 1 russet potato (peeled and cubed), 2 cups water, 2 cups unsweetened almond milk, 1 tsp dried sage, 1 tsp dried thyme, a pinch of nutmeg, ¼ cup cognac (optional), chopped parsley.

Directions

1. Heat ghee or olive oil in a large pot over medium-high and saute onion or shallots for 5 mn.

2. Add garlic and saute another 5 mn.

3. Wash and slice mushrooms and saute for 5 mn. 

4. Throw in the cognac and deglaze.

5. Add cubed potatoes, seasonings, water, and milk. 

6. Bring to a boil and cook under cover for 30 mn until soft.

7. Process carefully with an immersion blender. 

8. Serve in bowls with a sprinkle of parsley on top.

Notes

Mushroom soup is a delicate and grounding way to start a Fall or winter meal. This dish is high in zinc with the mushrooms and quercitin with the onion, both known for their immune supportive benefits. 

Gluten-free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian.

Credit

Alexandra Le Ny Health Coaching