Recipe Alert: The Classic Mushroom Soup

Mushrooms are superfood and countless scientific studies have proven this. They are great source of fibre and protein, while being low on calories. Here is a mushroom soup recipe that would make you go- Yum! Try it out and let us know in comments!

Ingredients

• Mushrooms: 200 grams (sliced)
• Onion: 1 Small (chopped)
• Bay leaf: 1
• Peppercorns: 3-4
• Garlic: 2-3 flakes
• Maida: 4 tsp
• Butter: 1/2 tbsp
• Water : 3 1/2 tbsp
• Milk: 1 cup
• Salt: to taste
• White pepper: 1/4 tsp
• Cream: to garnish

Method 

1. Heat a little butter in a pan and add garlic, bay leaf and peppercorns.
2. Keep aside a tablespoon of mushrooms 
3. Add onion and the rest of the mushrooms and cook for about 2 minutes
4. Lower the heat and add maida and then cook for another half to one minute
5. Add a little water and bring to boil, and cook for another 3-4 mintes
6. Strain the water & reserve it.
7. Cool the mushrooms & onions and blend to smooth puree adding 1 cup of reserved stock.
8. Strain the mushroom puree to remaining reserved stock.
9. Keep on heat, adding 1 tsp preserved mushrooms and milk. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
10. Serve hot, garnished with cream.