Mushroom Soup

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb firm mushroom, cleaned, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter in a heavy saucepan and lightly saute the garlic and onion.
• 2 add the mushrooms, thyme, lemon juice and saute over moderate heat for 10 minutes, or until the liquid disappears and all is tender.
• 3 add the salt, pepper, cream, milk and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• 5 mix cornstarch and water in a cup and add to soup in small amounts, stirring, until desired thickness reached.
• 6 correct seasoning to taste.
• 7 serve with parsley sprinkled on top.