Mushroom Soup

This Gluten-Free Chinese Mushroom Soup is a delightful blend of earthy mushrooms and fragrant herbs, creating a warm and comforting dish. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, it brings the essence of traditional Chinese flavors to your table.

Ingredients

• Shiitake mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Button mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Cilantro - a handful, chopped
• Black pepper - to taste
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
2. Add sliced shiitake and button mushrooms to the pot, cooking for about 5 minutes until they soften.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Stir in soy sauce, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from mushrooms, which may help boost the immune system.
• Low in calories and high in fiber, making it a great option for weight management.

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