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11) Cream of Mushroom Soup with Parmesan and Lemon Zest

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb mushrooms sliced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add mushrooms and cook until they release liquid, about 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
  4. Gradually add broth, stirring until smooth, then simmer 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in milk, Parmesan, and lemon zest. Heat gently; do not boil.
  6. Season to taste and serve warm.