Mushroom Soup Recipe

Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 500g fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions or steps:

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 10 minutes.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir to coat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Slowly pour in the broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches until smooth.
7. Serve the cream of mushroom soup hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.