Mushroom Soup
Mushroom-based products support the natural defenses of the skin and improve its appearance by keeping it healthier. Many scientists believe the beta-glucan content of mushrooms offers anti-aging skin care-related benefits.
Ingredients
- 1 large Onion, diced
- 1 packet White button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 packet Baby Portobello mushrooms (optional)
- 10 stalks Fresh Thyme – leaves removed
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 tbs Arrowroot or cornstarch
- 1 cup Dairy free milk (coconut, almond or soy milk)– unsweetened
- 1 Dried bay leaf
- ½ tbs Garlic powder (optional)
- A pinch Pepper, grounded
- To taste Salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, over medium flame, add the diced onions. Allow to sweat while slicing the mushrooms. About 5-7 minutes.
- Move onions to the sides of the saucepan and add mushrooms, allow to cook 5 minutes uncovered.
- Stir the onions and mushrooms together. Add fresh thyme and allow to continue to cook, at least 10 minutes.
- You will notice a substantial amount of water has come out of the mushrooms, and they are reduced in volume by half.
- Add the bay leaf and salt to the mushrooms.
- Stir the 1 tbs. of corn starch into the organic broth. Add to mushrooms and stir. Add almond milk.
- Allow to cook for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and add freshly ground black pepper to taste.