Creamy Mushroom Soup

1. 1 Button mushrooms≈ $7.50 per kg 200 g
2. 2 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 50 g
3. 3 Wheat flour 15 g
4. 4 Cream 20%pack 500 ml ≈ $3.00 80 ml
5. 5 Sunflower oil 10 ml
6. 6 Salt 2 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Chop the onion² and mushrooms into large pieces.

2. Sauté the onion² in oil for 3 minutes, then add the mushrooms and cook for 7 minutes until golden and most of the moisture evaporates.

3. Stir in the flour, mix well, and cook for 1 minute.

4. Pour in 400 ml of boiling water, season with salt, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.

5. Blend the soup until smooth.

6. Stir in the cream⁴, heat gently for 2–3 minutes without boiling, and serve.