Ingredients

  • 50g chestnut mushrooms
  • 200g oyster mushrooms
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 banana shallots
  • 2tbsp butter (vegan)
  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • 1tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 250ml white wine
  • 2tbsp plain flour
  • 1-1.5l mushroom stock
  • 1tsp miso paste
  • 1tsp dijon mustard
  • 250ml cream (vegan)
  • 1tbsp smoked paprika
  • Handful fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Warm the butter + oil in a pan on a medium-high hea
  2. Finely dice the shallots, then sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Slice the chestnut mushrooms & add to the pan with a large pinch of salt. Cook for 10 minutes to draw out their moisture.
  4. Mince the garlic + add with 1tbsp of fresh thyme leaves - fry until fragrant.
  5. Once the mushrooms are caramelising, deglaze the pan with white wine.
  6. When the wine has evaporated, add the flour + cook out for 2 minutes.
  7. Prepare your stock, then add gradually, stirring as you go.
  8. Add the miso paste + mustard, then leave to simmer on a medium-low heat until thickened (15-20 minutes).
  9. Add the cream, stir well & season to taste.
  10. Tear the oyster mushrooms into strips, then fry in a hot oiled pan until crispy.
  11. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the mushrooms, fresh parsley, a swirl of cream + a pinch of paprika.
  12. Serve with buttered toast + enjoy!