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Mushroom & Chia Soup

Mushroom & Chia Soup

It is common to accompany soup with some crusty bread. The Chia in this recipe helps to naturally thicken the soup and helps you feel fuller for longer.

Try it with a Dinner Salad and some homemade Ciabatta Bread, fresh baked French Bread or some crusty Homemade French Baguettes.

Check out more Healthy Chia Seed recipes. Some brilliant recipes to incorporate more Chia Seeds into your diets.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 pound mushrooms of your choice
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 4 cups stock of your choice
  • 4 tbsp Chia seeds
  • 1 level tbsp Mugi miso
  • 2 tbsp dry roasted pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the onions and garlic to sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms and parsley and stir cooking on a low heat for a further 7-10 minutes. Add the stock or water and bring to the boil and then stir through Chia seeds. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to simmer for 45 minutes. Place the miso in a small bowl and add 1-2 tablespoons of the broth and stir into a smooth paste. Place the contents of the soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Return the soup to the saucepan and add the miso. Gently heat through but do not boil. Serve with a garnish of parsley and the toasted pine nuts.