This Creamy Mushroom Soup has an earthy depth of flavor with the addition of both shiitake and Cremini mushrooms as its base. Balanced with fresh thyme, garlic and miso, this soup is perfect as a starter or main meal any day of the week. It’s also plant-based and gluten-free!
Benefits of Mushrooms
Cremini Mushrooms
- Cremini mushrooms have a more pronounced flavor than white, button mushrooms.
- Rich in vitamin D, selenium, potassium and the B vitamins, riboflavin and niacin.
Shiitake Mushrooms
- Shiitake mushrooms contain all eight essential amino acids.
- Known to help support the immune system.
- Rich in vitamin D, niacin, pantothenic acid, B vitamins, riboflavin, manganese, phosphorus and more.
- Helps fight cancer cells.
My Health Care
With fears of coronavirus on the rise, I am continually attempting to up my own nutritional game with immune boosting foods. I believe medicinal mushrooms are an important addition during this time. With the added confusion and lack of information, many of the herbal concoctions we all rely on are no longer available. Please remember, simple foods are powerful! I hope this post finds you and your family safe and healthy.
