Creamy Mushroom Soup

CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP RECIPE

Posted by Frombowltosoul

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If you love mushrooms, and want to create a warm ,simple but filling soup/starter , I would really recommend you try this recipe.You can pair this with garlic breads, crusty mini cheese bruschetta, toasted and buttered ciabatta , or even a simple cheese toast.

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You Will Need (13 things)

  • 300 grams Button Mushrooms roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 Medium Onions roughly chopped
  • 3 -4 cloves Garlic roughly chopped or even whole can be used
  • 1 tsp Butter to saute sliced Mushroom(s) for garnishing
  • 1 ½ cup Milk
  • 1 ½ tbsp Whole Wheat Flour
  • 7 -8 Peppercorns you can use crushed pepper or pepper powder instead
  • ½ tsp Crushed Pepper for garnishing
  • A pinch Nutmeg powder
  • 2 tsp Crème fraîche / fresh cream
  • 1 cup Water / Vegetable Stock
  • Few sprigs Coriander chopped for garnishing

Steps (6 steps, 50 minutes)

  1. 1

    Heat a tsp of butter and sauteè these for 5-7minutes. Keep aside for garnishing.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp of butter ,add rest of the mushrooms, onions, garlic cloves, peppercorns.Pop the lid on. Cook gently till the mushrooms are soft.

  3. 3

    Add the wholewheat flour and sauteè till the raw smell of the flour is gone.Please keep stirring to ensure that the flour doesn't get burnt.

  4. 4

    Add the milk slowly. Continue stirring.Cook for 5-7 minutes, till the milk starts to boil and gets a creamy consistency.

    Let the mixture cool.Then blend it to form a creamy texture.

  5. 5

    Bring the mixture to a boil. If required add little more water / vegetable stock to get the consistency you want.

  6. 6

    Add salt, nutmeg powder . Mix well . Garnish with the sautéed mushroom slices, creme/ Crème fraîche, coriander and crushed pepper.Serve.