Mushroom soup

• servings: 4
• active time: Less than 30 mins
• total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

2 leeks, chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped

50g/2oz butter

300g/9 oz mushrooms, sliced

2 -3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only

600ml/1 pint chicken or vegetable stock

Directions

1. Sweat the leeks and garlic in the butter for 4-5 minutes or until softened.

2. Add the mushrooms and thyme and cook on high for 2-3 minutes.

3. Pour over the chicken or vegetable stock and cook for five minutes.

4. Blend in a food processor until smooth.