Tuscan Wild Mushroom Creamy Soup - Lucy & Lentils

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 white onion (finely diced)
• 1 pepper (chopped into 4cm squares)
• 2 tbsp Pure Dairy Free Sunflower Spread
• 5-6 sun dried tomatoes (chopped into small chunks)
• 200 g mixed mushrooms (chopped)
• 400 ml veg stock (made with boiling water and 1/2 stock cube)
• 200 ml plant based cream (can also use oat based creme fraiche)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Large pinch salt & pepper
• 1 tbsp cornflour to thicken, optional
• 2 bay leaves (not essential but works beautifully)