Cream of Mushroom Soup

Mumbai weather goes from one extreme to another. After prolonged dry spells, monsoon has once again onset with its kind showers across India. Heavy chowers have changed the hot, sultry and humid climate to pleasant atmosphere. With the down pour of rains, nothing soothes me than a bowl of warm soup.

Mushrooms are available in abundance during rains. Wild mushrooms just pops out out all over the places. On one such rainy night, I just decided to sip Cream of Mushroom Soup. This creamy, thick and delicious soup is a meal in itself. The addition of mild herbs makes it more delectable.

Ingredients:

500gms Button Mushrooms
1 Whole Garlic
1 Finely Chopped Onion
1 Cup of Vegetable Stock or Water
1/4 Cup of Milk
2 Tablespoons of Butter
3 Tablespoons of Cream
1 Tablespoon of Maida (All Purpose Flour)
1 Tej Patta (Bay Leaf)
1 Teaspoon of Pepper powder
1 Teaspoon of Oregano (Optional)
1 Tablespoon of Chopped Parsely
Juice of 1/4 Lime
Salt as per taste

Method:

1. Remove the stems of the mushrooms and wash them very thoroughly. Cut the mushrooms in quarter or slice them.

2. Finely chop the Garlic and Onions. Heat a sauce pan and melt the butter. Add tej patta, finely chopped garlic and onions. Saute them till onions becomes light.

3. Add sliced mushrooms, along with a pinch of salt. Mix it well and cover it with lid. Since mushrooms cooks faster, remove the lid after a mintue. Mushrooms will be soft and they will realise their natural water.

4. Sprinkle a tablespoon of maida over it and mix it well. Add vegetable stock or water and allow it to boil.

5. After one boil add milk, cream, pepper powder, oregano and salt as per taste. Allow the soup to simmer on a low flame for 2 mintues. The Consistency of the soup should be thick. One can have the closer look of the texture and consitency of the soup.

6. Once the soup is ready sprinkle chopped parsely and add lime juice to it. Garnish it with a dash of cream before serving.

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