Asian Mushroom Soup

Shiitakes are a great source of vitamin d and are thought to aid digestion. This recipe comes from the food coach.

Cover shiitake in a bowl with 1 cup hot water.

Let stand for 20 minutes.

Add the soaking water to a saucepan with 6 cups water , 1 spring onion , ginger , star anise , mirin and tamari.

Bring to the boil slowly and add the carrots and sliced shiitake.

Cook gently for 10-15 minutes.

Add bok choy and cook a further 2 minutes.

Remove ginger and star anise.

Place into serving bowls and add 1 tsp chopped coriander and 1 tsp chopped shallots.

Serve.

dried shiitake mushrooms, star anise, tamari, baby bok choy, fresh coriander, gingerroot, mirin, carrot, spring onions