Mixed mushroom soup

Bring stock to the boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat and add porcini mushrooms. Stand for 5 minutes until tender.

Melt butter in a large frying pan on high. Saut sliced mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until tender. Stir into stock.

Return stock mixture to heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Season to taste.

Remove from heat. Using a hand blender (or food processor), process until smooth. Stir in cream.

Serve soup drizzled with frothed milk. Top with chives.

Top tips Froth milk by heating and whizzing with a hand blender. Dried porcini mushrooms can be bought from delicatessens and specialty food stores.

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