This soup will quickly become a fall and winter favourite for your taste buds, soothing the soul, and your immune system!

With the cold weather upon us, this recipe is so flavourful, making it like a warm hug on a winter day! What's more, it’s packed with known immune and digestive system supporting foods.

Health Benefits of Mushroom Soup:

• Turkey Tail is a big DEFENDER and the most commonly used functional mushroom for immune support, but it also improves gut health by supporting beneficial bacteria and contains antioxidants that prevent cell damage
• Prebiotics from leeks & onions support healthy gut microflora, which is where we house about 70-80% of our immune system
• Immunomodulating compounds like beta-glucans & PSP (polysaccharide peptide) found in Turkey Tail help to keep the immune system healthy
• Shiitake helps to strengthen our immune system and maintain healthy hair and skin
• Oyster mushroom is a good source of ergothioneine (powerful intracellular antioxidant to support health aging), and helps to maintain healthy blood sugar levels
• Garlic & onions, which are part of the Allium family, can inhibit inflammatory response and provide anti-viral support
• Thyme is known for its antibacterial protection properties and a source of vitamin C

 

 

This recipe uses a variety of mushrooms, however, Turkey Tail (trametes versicolor) is considered a functional mushroom known for it's immune & digestive process supporting properties. DEFEND Now by Eversio Wellness is a concentrated extract that offers a Quantity Crude Equivalent of 12,000mg of Turkey Tail mushroom fruiting bodies in two capsules, without any fillers or growing substrate. This way you get the most benefit & quickest results for your daily dose of immune support and support gut health.

Creamy Mushroom & Leek Soup

• ¼ lb Shiitake mushrooms
• 1 portobello mushroom (or ¼ lb cremini mushrooms)
• ¼ lb oyster mushrooms
• 2 leeks
• 1 yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp of avocado oil
• 1 can coconut milk (canned)
• 2 cups broth of choice
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 ¼ tsp himalayan salt
• 2-4 capsules of Eversio Wellness DEFEND Now Turkey Tail Capsules

Directions:

1. Clean the all parts of the mushrooms with a damp cloth or by rinsing them in a sieve to remove any dirt. Cut up the mushrooms.
2. Remove inedible parts of leeks and slice thinly. Add to a bowl of water to clean any dirt and then rinse.
3. Slice onion and chop garlic.
4. Add avocado oil into a dutch oven or soup pot over low/medium heat. Add veggies, salt, thyme and saute for 6-8 minutes, until veggies are cooked.
5. Mix in Turkey Tail mushroom supplement by opening the capsules and emptying contents, coconut milk, and broth. Bring to a boil and mix well.
6. Enjoy as a main dish with protein or as a side dish.

This recipe is great for sharing! It makes 4 main dish servings or 8 side dishes. 

References:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6010034/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6044372/

By Annaliisa Kapp, Certified Holistic Nutritionist