Light Cream of Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

• 500g mixed mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 750ml vegetable stock
• 100ml low-fat crème fraîche
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh chives to garnish

Method

1. 1

   Soften onion and garlic in olive oil.

2. 2

   Add mushrooms and cook until golden, 8 mins.

3. 3

   Add stock and thyme; simmer 15 mins.

4. 4

   Blend until smooth.

5. 5

   Stir in crème fraîche and season.

6. 6

   Serve garnished with chives.