Golden Mushroom Soup

Adapted from the Compassion Over Killing Vegetarian Starter Guide.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  red onions, chopped
• 1  lb mushroom, sliced
• 1  tablespoon paprika
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dill, fresh
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3  tablespoons soy sauce or 3  tablespoons tamari soy sauce
• 1  cup  vegetable stock or 1  cup  beef stock
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 2  cups  rice milk
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3  tablespoons red wine (optional)
•  sour cream

Directions

1. Heat 1/2 cup of water in a large pot and add the onions. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently until onions are soft and water has evaporated. Add another 1/2 cup of water stirring to loosen any onion pieces and cook onion until brown. Add mushroom and spices. Reduce heat, cover and cook another 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the soy sauce, stock and wine. Cover and simmer gently 10 minutes.
2. In a separate pan mix olive oil and flour to form a thick paste. Cook for approximately 1 minute then whisk in rice milk. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened.
3. Add the milk mixture to the soup and stir in lemon juice. Cool slightly before serving. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and some sprigs of the dill.
4. Note - Feel free to substitute dried dill for the fresh dill or soy milk instead of rice milk. Smoked paprika is also a nice improvement for this soup.