Cream of mushroom soup
Description
The soup is easy and quick to prepare. I'd like to suggest this simple idea to you. Serve with herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Melt half of the butter in a saucepan. Add the chopped onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent. Add the garlic pressed through a garlic press and nutmeg.
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Step 2
2. Add the washed, dried, and thinly sliced mushrooms (set aside a small handful). Sauté over high heat, then reduce the heat to minimum, pour in the wine, and let the mushrooms simmer for about 20 minutes.
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Step 3
3. The mushrooms have noticeably reduced in volume and are sautéed.
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Step 4
4. Now you can add water and chicken broth. If using dried mushrooms, add them at this stage. After boiling, season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer for another 20 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Using an immersion blender, puree everything until smooth. Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté the reserved mushrooms in butter. Add salt, pepper, and thyme to taste.
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Step 6
6. Pour in the cream, heat through — and remove from the heat. You can also add a little lemon juice and zest to taste.
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Step 7
7. Before serving, garnish the soup with sautéed mushrooms. They will add a special piquancy to the dish.