CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

Here is a creamy, wholesome soup for the cold rainy day...

a real comfort food for you...

INGREDIENTS

• BUTTON MUSHROOMS-200 GRAMS
• ONIONS-3
• FLOUR-4 TEASPOONS
• WATER-2 CUPS
• FULL CREAM MILK -4 CUPS
• FRESH CREAM -4 TEASPOONS
• BUTTER-2 TABLESPOONS
• SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

METHOD

• Chop onions and mushrooms into fine slices
• Heat one teaspoon of  butter in a pan.
• Saute the sliced mushrooms and onions.
• Add the water and cook till soft.
• Reserve some cooked mushrooms for decoration.
• Cool and blend in a mixer.
• Heat the butter in a pan and fry the flour well.
• Add the milk little by little and cook over low heat stirring continuously to avoid lump formation.
• Boil till it coats on the back of a spoon.
• Add the pureed mix and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the cooked mushroom bits and serve hot ,topped witha teaspoon or more of fresh cream.(The calorie conscious ones can avoid this step!)

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