RECIPE

CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP



Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe


INGREDIENTS :
*1 pound regular white mushrooms, cleaned, quartered or sliced
*1 Tbsp lemon juice
*1 Tbsp unsalted butter
*2 Tbsp minced shallots
*1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
*1/2 bay leaf
*1 teaspoon salt
*1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
*2 cups heavy cream
*1 1/2 cups chicken stock
*1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 Tbsp water
*Minced parsley for garnish


METHOD

1 In a food processor, coarsely chop mushrooms and lemon juice.


2 Melt butter in (4-5 quart) sauce pan and lightly sauté shallots on medium heat. Add mushrooms, thyme and bay leaf, sauté over moderate heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid that is released from the mushrooms disappears.



3 Add salt, pepper, cream and chicken stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.


4 Add cornstarch and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Correct seasoning and add more lemon juice to taste.


Serves 4. Serve sprinkled with a little parsley.