「Cream of Mushroom Soup」

Ingredients and amounts

• 200 g white mushrooms
• 50 g onion
• 15 g butter
• 10 g all-purpose flour
• 200 ml milk
• 30 ml heavy cream
• 1 g black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 g salt
• 100 ml water

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Slice the white mushrooms and finely dice the onion.

2. 2

   Step 2

   In a skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and soften. Sprinkle in the flour and stir well.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Add the milk and water, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle boil over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Reduce to low heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the soup thickens.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Pour in the heavy cream and heat for another minute. Season with salt and black pepper.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Turn off the heat. Optionally, blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.