Zesty Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Ready In:
- 57mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 lb mushroom, sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 small lemons
- 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 2 teaspoons shallots or 2 teaspoons onions, minced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
- 1 small bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
directions
- On medium heat, in a large, deep saucepan, saute the shallots in butter.
- Coarsely chop half the mushrooms, and add to shallots, saute until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Chop remaining mushrooms in food processor with the juice of one lemon, then add to saute with thyme and bay leaf, saute 5 more minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, chicken broth, half and half, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add cornstarch and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Check seasoning and add the juice of a small lemon, and serve.
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