Cream of Mushroom Soup ๐
Indulge in the comforting embrace of homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup! This recipe is a timeless classic, bursting with earthy flavors and creamy textures. Perfect for chilly evenings or as an elegant starter for a dinner party, this velvety soup will surely warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. Let’s dive into the culinary magic!
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per serving: 226.5
- Rating: โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโจ (4.5/5)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Button mushrooms |
| 1 | Butter |
| 3 | Onion |
| 1 | Flour |
| 1 | Milk |
| 1 3/4 | Dried basil |
| 1 3/4 | Salt |
| 1 | Black pepper |
| 2 – 3 | Fresh basil leaf |
| Olive oil (for sautรฉing) | |
| Vegetable stock | |
| Cream (for garnish) |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Mushrooms:
- Pull the caps away from the mushroom stalks.
- Finely slice the caps and chop the stalks, keeping them separate.
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Sautรฉ the Mushrooms:
- Heat olive oil and half of the butter in a heavy-based saucepan.
- Add the chopped onion, mushroom stalks, and 1/2 to 3/4 of the sliced mushroom caps.
- Sautรฉ for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Cover and sweat over gentle heat for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Create the Base:
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add the vegetable stock and milk to make a smooth, thin sauce.
- Add the dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
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Simmer:
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partly covered, for 15 minutes.
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Blend:
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then pour it into a food processor or blender.
- Process until smooth and creamy.
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Sautรฉ Remaining Mushrooms:
- Melt the remaining butter in a heavy-based frying pan.
- Fry the remaining sliced mushrooms over gentle heat for 3-4 minutes until tender.
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Combine and Season:
- Pour the blended soup into a large clean saucepan.
- Stir in the sautรฉed mushrooms.
- Heat until very hot but not boiling.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add Cream and Serve:
- Pour in the cream, stirring gently to incorporate.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 226.5
- Fat: 18.5g
- Saturated Fat: 9.8g
- Cholesterol: 46.2mg
- Sodium: 120.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 10.8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1.9g
- Protein: 6.3g
Enjoy Your Culinary Creation! ๐ฅฃโจ
This Cream of Mushroom Soup is a labor of love, sure to delight your senses and warm your heart. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a crisp salad for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Bon appรฉtit!
