Aqra din ir-riċetta bil-Malti: Soppa kremuża tal-faqqiegħ (mushrooms)

Mushrooms are recommended when one is observing a calorie counted diet in order to reduce weight. Choose mushrooms that are small so that the soup remains light in colour when you cream it.

Time: 40 minutes

Serves: 4 

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
• ½ cup spring onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• 700 g mushrooms, clean and chopped
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 ½ cup skimmed milk 
• 500 ml chicken stock
• Salt and freshly ground fresh pepper.

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan melt the butter and as soon as it start to bubble add the carrots, onion and garlic. Fry for 5 minutes and add the oregano, salt and pepper.
2. Add the mushrooms and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add the stock and wine, bring to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes.
4. With a slotted spoon, lift half a cup of the vegetables and place to the side for later.
5. Blend the soup until you have a creamy mixture, add the milk and reheat on a very low heat.
6. Serve in bowls and garnish with the reserved vegetables.

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