Mushroom Soup (no cream)

Ingredients

• onion (chopped)
• 1 carrot (chopped)
• 2 cups mushrooms ((approx 250g pack))
• 2 celery stalks (chopped (approx 1/2 cup))
• 1/2 leek (chopped (approx 1/2 cup))
• 1 potato (peeled and chopped)
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tiny pinch each of black pepper (turmeric, paprika and 7 spice)
• Enough boiled water to cover (approx 2-4 cups)
• Sprinkle of dried herbs (optional)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Roughly chop all the veg

2. 2

   Add a drizzle of regular cooking olive oil to a good size pot on medium heat

3. 3

   Add the onions, leaks, celery and carrots, sauté for a few minutes

4. 4

   Then add the potato and mushrooms, garlic and spices

5. 5

   Keep stirring for a good 5 minutes while you boil some water

6. 6

   Cover with enough boiling water, bring to the boil for 2 minutes then lower the heat to a simmer for half an hour

7. 7

   Add salt (approx 1 tsp) and blitz smooth with a hand blender

8. 8

   Add more water if necessary and check saltiness

9. 9

   Sprinkle some dried or fresh herbs on top and enjoy with some fresh bread