Mushroom and Almond Cream Soup

Name: Mushroom and Almond Cream Soup
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter; 1 onion finely chopped; 1 1/4 cup (310 mL) sliced white mushrooms; 1/4 cup (60 mL) minced almonds; 1 cup (250 mL) Milk; 2 cups (500 mL) beef broth; 1 tbsp (15 mL) corn starch diluted in small amount of water; 1 1/4 cup (310 mL) 35 % whipping cream; Salt and pepper to taste; Thyme

Dinner
Lunch
Soups & Creams

This is the Mushroom and Almond Cream Soup recipe.

Prep: 10 min
Cooking: 15 min - 20 min

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
1 onion finely chopped
1 1/4 cup (310 mL) sliced white mushrooms
1/4 cup (60 mL) minced almonds
1 cup (250 mL) Milk
2 cups (500 mL) beef broth
1 tbsp (15 mL) corn starch diluted in small amount of water
1 1/4 cup (310 mL) 35 % whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Thyme

Preparation

In large saucepan, sauté onion, 1/2 cup (125 mL) mushrooms and almonds in butter for 5 minutes, or until almonds are golden. Stir in milk. Purée in food processor and return to saucepan.

Stir in beef broth. Add remaining mushrooms and stir in diluted corn starch. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce to low heat. Stir in cream and season to taste with salt, pepper and thyme. Heat through for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring. Serve immediately.