Quick Mushroom Soup

Posted on Apr 19, 2008 under From My Kitchen |

 We were warned earlier in the week that winter in Cape Town would start today.  Well, it looks as if they were right.  It’s been raining since last night and it’s definitely cooler.  I don’t know if I’d call it cold yet, but I may put something long sleeved on when I go out.  This weather is just right for some soup though, so this is what Craig will be getting for supper tonight, after having something raw of course!

 

Quick Mushroom Soup

1 leek

1 ripe tomato

1-2 medium potatoes

1-2 turnips

1-2 carrots

1 tbs fresh chopped parsley

2 packets mushrooms, sliced

1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh oregano)

2-4 tsp vegetable stock powder

pinch of nutmeg

Dice the vegetables and place in a large pot with 2 liters (quarts) water.  Add the stock, herbs, salt and nutmeg, bring to boil and then simmer for 30 minutes.

Blend until smooth or serve as a chunky soup if you prefer.  Garnish with parsley and serve.

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7 Responses to “Quick Mushroom Soup”

  1. pattie Says:
    April 19th, 2008 at 5:59 pm

    MMmm… sounds perfect for a cold day! Enjoy!

  2. Lora Says:
    April 19th, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    Oooh that soups sounds awesome! What ar the “packets” of mushrooms? Can you use fresh?

  3. DaDivaStreet Says:
    April 19th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    I happened to have mushrooms and a few other ingredients on hand, thought I give it a go! I used chicken stock, (had no turnips), lightly cooked onions & a few spices. Tastes like I really put some work into it! Thanks Hanlie, really quick and easy!

  4. Yardsnacker Says:
    April 19th, 2008 at 10:31 pm

    That sounds delish! Almost like my juice last week! :D

  5. Irish Mom Says:
    April 19th, 2008 at 11:32 pm

    We just got over a cold spell, so I feel for ya (though our cold spells require more than long sleeves =)) The soup sounds delish!! Enjoy!!

  6. Ben Kaelan Says:
    April 20th, 2008 at 3:27 pm

    Why are you teasing all the juice feasters with this soup? :P *giggles*

    It’s funny because it suddenly started to get MUCH warmer on this side of the equator… and very suddenly too. It rose to the 23C yesterday which was AWESOME. I went grocery shopping just wearing a long sleeved shirt… no coat! I love the novelty of leaving the house without a jacket on. Mmmmm. :)

    - Ben

  7. Diana the Scale Junkie Says:
    April 21st, 2008 at 4:37 am

    Sounds delicious! Stay warm and dry!

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