Asian Mushroom Soup

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

Ingredients:

• 5 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 2 star anise
• 3 tablespoons tamari
• 1 bunch baby bok choy
• 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• 3 cm gingerroot, peeled
• 3 tablespoons mirin
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped

Steps:

1. Cover shiitake in a bowl with 1 cup hot water. Let stand for 20 minutes.
2. Add the soaking water to a saucepan with 6 cups water, 1 spring onion, ginger, star anise, mirin and tamari.
3. Bring to the boil slowly and add the carrots and sliced shiitake (stems removed).
4. Cook gently for 10-15 minutes.
5. Add bok choy and cook a further 2 minutes.
6. Remove ginger and star anise.
7. Place into serving bowls and add 1 tsp chopped coriander and 1 tsp chopped shallots. Serve.