CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
Ingredients
4 tbsp butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 diced onions
4 cloves crushed garlic
750g sliced mushrooms
4 tsp chopped thyme
120ml Marsala wine (or any dry red/white wine)
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 litre vegetable or chicken stock
Salt and black cracked pepper
250ml double cream
chopped parsley and thyme for garnish
Instructions
Heat the butter and oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until the butter is melted
Sauté the onions until soft
Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute
Add the mushrooms and 2 teaspoons of the thyme, cook for 5 minutes
Pour in wine and cook for 3 minutes
Sprinkle in the flour, stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes
Add the stock, mix and then bring to a boil
Reduce the heat to low to medium, cover and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes, while occasionally stirring, until thickened
Reduce the heat to low, add the cream and bring to a gentle simmer
Add salt and pepper to taste
Mix in the parsley and remaining thyme
Serve warm
