12 whole dried washed shiitake mushrooms – available from all major supermarkets in the asian section
1 large knob ginger (approximately 20 cm x 2 cm) peeled and chopped into thumb-sized pieces.
4 cloves whole peeled garlic
3 spring onions (roots removed) chopped into 10 cm segments
3 litres chicken/vegetable stock or water
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
It’s as simple as throwing it all in a large saucepan.
Bring to the boil
When soup has reached the boil, drop the heat back to medium
Boil with the lid on for 3 minutes or until shiitake mushrooms are soft yet still have slight firmness to them.
You can strain the soup, or eat as is. I like to remove the shiitake mushrooms, slice and then add back into the pot.
This can be served as a soup on its own, or it can be frozen and will store very easily. It can also be used as a stock for poaching chicken, making risotto’s or stir frying meat.
It’s as simple as throwing it all in a large saucepan.
Bring to the boil
When soup has reached the boil, drop the heat back to medium
Boil with the lid on for 3 minutes or until shiitake mushrooms are soft yet still have slight firmness to them.
You can strain the soup, or eat as is. I like to remove the shiitake mushrooms, slice and then add back into the pot.
This can be served as a soup on its own, or it can be frozen and will store very easily. It can also be used as a stock for poaching chicken, making risotto’s or stir frying meat.