Creamy mushroom soup is taken to the next level by adding a soft poached egg in the centre. Serve with crusty wholegrain bread for a real winter treat. An easy family meal or and great for vegetarians too.
Ingredients
4 eggs
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp polyunsaturated margarine
1 onion, diced
1 clove of garlic, sliced
600g mushrooms, roughly chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups salt reduced chicken stock, plus one cup water
6 sprigs fresh thyme, stalks removed
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 bunch chives, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Heat saucepan and add olive oil, sweat the onions and garlic until translucent
Add mushrooms and thyme; gently cook while stirring occasionally for 2 - 3 minutes
Add the wine and continue to simmer until liquid has reduced by half, then add chicken stock, water and potatoes. Simmer for 20 minutes or until mushrooms and potatoes are fully cooked
With a hand blender, blend to a smooth consistency and add evaporated milk. Check seasoning
For the poached eggs, bring a pot of water and vinegar to the boil, reduce heat to a simmer (about 80°C)
Crack each egg into a small bowl and check for any shell
Slowly lower the eggs into the water and cook for 4 minutes or to your liking
Remove eggs from water and place onto kitchen paper
Ladle soup into bowls and place one egg into each soup bowl