Mushroom Soup | Easy Healthy & Quick To Make Soup Recipe

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor, while milk is more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be a cheaper substitute.

Start by preparing the ingredients for the soup, including butter and mushrooms.

Use a variety of mushrooms or stick to common ones from the supermarket.

Peel and chop carrots, then add them to a pot of water.

Add 2-3 bay leaves and some peppercorns for flavor.

Break celery with a rolling pin to release its flavor, then add it to the pot.

Roughly chop onions and add them to the pot.

Cut a whole bulb of garlic in half and add half to the pot for flavor.

Add a bit of salt to the pot.

Crush the stems of the mushrooms and add them to the pot for a flavorful stock.

Chop the mushrooms into smaller pieces and set aside.

Crush the remaining garlic and set aside.

In a pan, melt some butter and sauté the crushed garlic with a bit of chili flakes until translucent.

Add the chopped mushrooms to the pan along with salt and cracked pepper.

Add herbs like basil, oregano, or rosemary to the pan.

Once the stock has boiled, let it simmer for about 20 minutes to extract flavors.

Strain the stock and return it to the pan.

Add more butter to the pan for richness.

Sprinkle flour into the mixture to thicken the soup and let it cook for a few minutes.

Take some of the stock out and add the remaining mushrooms back into the stock.

Add a bit of milk to the mixture and stir to avoid lumps from the flour.

Let it cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Prepare a piece of bread by buttering both sides and seasoning with salt and cracked pepper, then crisp it up in a pan.

Once the soup has thickened, add cream and blend until smooth, achieving a consistency that is not too thick or runny.

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt if necessary.

Add a blob of butter and a bit more cream, then blend again to make it frothy.

Prepare a serving by placing some mushroom paste in a ramekin, topping it with cheese and a cherry tomato, and garnishing with parsley.

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