Ingredients

  • 1 lb firm mushroom, cleaned, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 14 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 12 cup cream
  • 1 12 cups chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 12 cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Method

  • Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan and lightly saute the garlic and onion.
  • Add the mushrooms, thyme, lemon juice and saute over moderate heat for 10 minutes, or until the liquid disappears and all is tender.
  • Add the salt, pepper, cream, milk and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • mix cornstarch and water in a cup and add to soup in small amounts, stirring, until desired thickness reached.
  • correct seasoning to taste.
  • serve with parsley sprinkled on top.