Cream of Mushroom Soup

You will need:

  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Leeks
  • ½ Celery
  • 125g Butter
  • 125g Flour
  • 750g Mushrooms
  • 2.5litres Chicken or Vegetable Stock
  • Bouquet of Garni
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • ½ pint Milk
  • 250ml Cream

Method:

  1. Gently cook the sliced onions, leek and celery in the butter in a thick bottomed pan without colouring.
  2. Mix in flour and then cook over a gently heat to a sandy texture without colouring.
  3. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
  4. Gradually mix in the hot stock and stir to the boil.
  5. Add the well washed, chopped mushrooms, bouquet garni and season.
  6. Simmer for 30 – 45 minutes and skim when needed.
  7. Remove the bouquet garni and liquidise.
  8. Correct seasoning and check the consistency.
  9. Finish with cream and parsley.