Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Ingredients
- 10 cups (2.5 litres) sliced white button mushrooms (4 packs of 227 g / 8 oz)
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) flour
- 6 cups (1.5 litres) beef broth
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) rice
- 1 sprig thyme
- Crème fraiche
- Chopped chives
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the mushrooms over high heat in the butter, a third at a time, each time using 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- When cooked, place the mushrooms in a bowl, keeping 250 ml (1 cup) aside for garnish.
- In a large saucepan, brown the onions and garlic in the remaining butter (45 ml / 3 tablespoons). Add the flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Add the broth, rice, thyme and remaining mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the thyme and purée in a blender until very smooth. Adjust the seasoning.
- Pour the soup into bowls. Garnish with the reserved mushrooms. Garnish with a spiral of crème fraiche and sprinkle with chives. Season with pepper and serve.
Cream of Mushroom Soup