Vegetarian Cold Weather Recipe

Mushroom Egg Drop Soup

http://kirantarun.com/food/2013/04/05/mushroom-egg-drop-soup/

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, sliced into matchsticks
• 1 small star anise
• 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 1 qt organic low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp five spice powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 large organic eggs
• 2 stalks of scallions, sliced

Directions:

1. Heat a large saucepan on medium. Wait for the pan to heat before adding olive oil.
2. Throw in minced shallot, sliced ginger and star anise. Fry until shallots are translucent, about 1 minute.
3. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Drizzle in vegetable broth, sprinkle some five spice powder, salt, black pepper and lemon juice. Stir to combine and simmer for at least 5 more minutes.
5. In the meantime, crack 2 eggs in a small bowl and beat to combine.
6. Once the broth begins to simmer, make swirls with a laddle and carefully drizzle in beaten eggs. Work fast but safely.
7. Remove broth from heat but keep stirring. Sprinkle on some scallions and laddle soups into bowls to enjoy!