Cream of Mushroom Soup
Learn how to make delicious cream of mushroom soup on an electric range.
- Button mushrooms (500g)
- Butter (3 tablespoons)
- Onion (1 medium, finely chopped)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- All-purpose flour (3 tablespoons)
- Vegetable broth (4 cups)
- Heavy cream (1 cup)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
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Step 1: Prepare the mushrooms Clean the button mushrooms thoroughly and slice them into thin pieces.
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Step 2: Sauté the onions and garlic In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they become translucent.
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Step 3: Cook the mushrooms Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release their moisture and become browned.
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Step 4: Make the soup base Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well to coat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while continuously stirring.
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Step 5: Simmer the soup Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until it thickens slightly.
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Step 6: Blend the soup Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Be cautious while blending hot liquids.
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Step 7: Add the cream Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
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Step 8: Serve Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and serve the cream of mushroom soup hot. Enjoy!