Ingredients

Let’s Cook!

• 1
  Collect all the ingredients and equipment.
  
• 2
  Gently cook the sliced onions, leek and celery in the butter or oil in a thick-bottomed pan, without colouring.
  
• 3
  Mix in the flour and cook over a gentle heat to a sandy texture without colouring.
  
• 4
  Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
  
• 5
  Gradually mix in the hot stock. Stir to the boil.
  
• 6
  Add the well-washed, chopped mushrooms and season.
  
• 7
  Simmer for 30 minutes. Skim when needed.
  
• 8
  Pass through a liquidise.
  
• 9
  Pass through a medium strainer. Return to a clean saucepan.
  
• 10
  Reboil, correct the seasoning and consistency. Add the milk or cream. Check the seasoning.
  
• 11
  Garnish with some thinly sliced mushrooms.