Vegan Mushroom Soup with Thyme and Cream
Ingredients
- 1 large white onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 600g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup dairy free cream (I use @alpro but normal single cream also works)
- Optional garnishes: sauteed mushrooms, fresh parsley, and pumpkin seeds
Preparation
Cook onions and garlic in the olive oil over a medium heat for 10 minutes till softened but not browned
Add the mushrooms, increase the heat to high and cook for 5 minutes stirring regularly
Add the stock, thyme and bay and simmer for 10 minutes
Remove the bay leaves, add the cream and blitz to a smooth consistency
Season with salt and pepper and serve