Mushroom Soup

mushroom soup

12 medium crimini mushrooms – washed and sliced

12 shitake mushrooms – washed and sliced

1 stick of celery – washed and finely sliced

1 small carrot

1 cup of diced celeriac root

1 cup of diced rudabager

1 large onion – finely sliced

3 cloves of garlic – mashed in a pinch of salt

1 cup of marsala sweet wine

2 heaping tablespoons of coconut yogurt

1 tsp of ground coriander seed

1 tbsp of herb de province

1/2 tsp of salt (salt from preserved lemons ideally)

pinch of fresh ground pepper

1/4 cup of fresh parsley for garnish

1.8 – 2 litres of water

Steps:

Put a large saucepan or small stock pot on a medium heat.

Sautee the onions for 3 minutes

Add the garlic – sautee for 1 minute more

Add the salt and spices and then the other vegetables including the mushrooms – Sautee for 3 – 5 minutes

Add the water – and cook for 5- 7 minutes

Add the marsala wine – cook for 2 minutes

Liquidize until smooth.

Add the yogurt

Mix through

Serve with the parsley garnish.

Option:

If you want to make this an extra special ‘wow’ dish serve with toast, topped with roasted foie gras and sauteed oyster mushrooms.