Onion Mushroom soup

This combination of onion and mushrooms in a soup form is really tasty and good. Mushrooms are low calorie fungus/vegetable which is available in market through out the year. So try this soup and enjoy the healthy benefits of this vegetable.

This preparation is for 3 persons:

Ingredients:

200 grams white button mushrooms

1 large onion(nicely cut into small pieces)

1-2 Mushrooms(nicely cut into small pieces)

3 cups water

1/2 teaspoon cornflour(if required)

1 teaspoon black pepper powder

salt according to taste

1 table spoon butter

For garnishing:

1-2 table spoon cream(optional)

Method:

Wash and blanch the mushrooms. Leave them in hot water for 5 minutes.

Ground them into a fine paste.

Mushroom paste

In a pan heat butter, add onions and saute them till they turn light in color. To this add cut mushrooms and saute them too for a minute on medium flame.

Sauteing onion mushroom

Add the mushroom paste and mix well with other ingredients. Add salt and pepper.

Add water and give 2-3 boils on medium flame.

Adjust the consistency of the soup. If required, add cornflour mixed with little water to the soup to get the desired thickness.

Yummy Onion Mushroom soup is ready. 

Garnish with a teaspoon of cream for each serving.