A Twist on Mushroom Soup

Submitted by akida29

"I actually dislike cooking, but if the recipe is easy enough, I'll make it....this personal adaptation of a "Pol Martin" recipe is so good, and easy, I actually enjoy making it!! The "twist" comes from the addition of the lemon juice."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 1/2 litres
• Serves: 4-10

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3⁄4 - 1 lb mixed mushrooms, thickly sliced (personal preference)
• 2 -3 celery ribs, diced small
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 tablespoons flour
• 5 -8 cups chicken stock (personal preference)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 pinch thyme

directions

1. Melt butter in large pot over medium heat.
2. When hot, add onions and celery.
3. Cover and cook 3 minutes over low heat.
4. Add sliced mushrooms and seasonings to the pot, mix well, then add lemon juice.
5. Cover and cook for 6 minutes over medium heat.
6. Mix in flour until well incorporated.
7. Cook 2 minutes over low heat, uncovered.
8. Pour in chicken stock and mix well.
9. Cook soup, partly covered, over low heat for 30 minutes.
10. Enjoy!