SOPA DE HONGOS (mushroom soup)
Serves 4 Takes 50-55 minutes
“This soup is very common in the state of México. The region is surrounded by forests and the weather is generally colder, which makes this soup very popular.”
INGREDIENTS
• 200ml/7fl oz vegetable oil
• ½ white onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 350g/12oz sliced mushrooms (use whatever types are in season)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 400g/14oz chopped tomatoes
• 1ltr/1¾pt vegetable or chicken stock
• 40g/1½oz chopped fresh coriander, plus extra to garnish
Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the