Mushroom Comfort Bowl (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dried Mushroom Mix

01 - A half-cup of dried porcini mushrooms
02 - A half-cup of dried shiitake mushrooms
03 - One cup of hot water

→ Fresh Veggie Selection

04 - Two medium-sized white potatoes
05 - Three garlic cloves
06 - Seven ounces of Swiss brown mushrooms
07 - Seven ounces of white mushrooms
08 - A big carrot, chopped finely
09 - Two celery stalks, diced
10 - One large diced onion

→ Flavor Base and Seasonings

11 - Two tablespoons of olive oil
12 - One tablespoon of flour
13 - Two tablespoons of butter
14 - Three cups of vegetable broth
15 - A spoonful of soy sauce
16 - A spoonful of tomato paste
17 - A half-cup of heavy cream

# Instructions:

01 - Steep dried mushrooms in boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes. Keep the soaking liquid afterward.
02 - Sauté the onion, carrot, celery, and potatoes in butter, then pour in the broth and the saved mushroom liquid.
03 - Brown all the mushrooms and onions together with seasoning added while cooking.
04 - Drop the cooked mushrooms into the base along with the tomato paste and soy sauce. Let it simmer for around 10 minutes.
05 - Stir in a flour and water mix to thicken the soup. Add in cream and adjust the seasoning for taste. Garnish with parsley and lemon zest if you'd like.

# Notes:

01 - If you swap the cream, it can be vegan-friendly
02 - You can freeze this easily without the cream
03 - Lasts up to 4 days when stored in the fridge