Cream Of Mushroom Soup

Heat butter and fry the onions and garlic till soft.

Chop half of the mushrooms coarsely and add to it. Fry for about 5 minutes.

Add the flour while stirring well. Cook for another 5 minutes.

(*For making veg stock:- Mix everything in a pressure cooker, cover it with lid and boil for 15 minutes. If you want to make a clear soup, don`t mash it. Turn off the gas. Strain using a strainer. Use the liquid for making soup.) Gradually add the stock and bring to a boil.

Add salt, bay leaves, black pepper powder and simmer for 20-25 minutes.

For a clear soup, sieve it. Otherwise liquidize in a blender and strain.

Finely chop the remaining mushrooms and add along with the milk. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the lemon juice and cream and reheat (do not boil).

Garnish with the fried onion rings and chopped parsley.

:- Serve hot.