Mushroom, Leek & Tarragon Soup Recipe

This mushroom and leek soup is finished with lightly whipped cream and a drizzle of olive oil. Photo / Babiche Martens

This silky soup gets maximal flavour out of mushrooms.

Add a good dollop of cream to stir through before serving. The cold cream and hot soup are delightful together. If you have some bread that needs using, crisp it in the oven to make fresh croutons and scatter on the surface.

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