Mushroom Soup

How to make Mushroom Soup - Creamy soup prepared using mushrooms.

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Main Ingredients : Button mushroom, Milk 

Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots stretching to antiquity.  Italian cuisine is simple and a number of dishes having only four to eight ingredients.  They rely mostly on the quality of ingredients rather than elaborate preparation.
Noteworthy changes in Italian cuisine happened with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and maize, which are now an integral part of this cuisine.  Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity each with a distinct taste.  This cuisine today is probably one of the most popular in the world.

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Prep Time : 6-10 minutes

Cook time : 11-15 minutes

Serve :

Level Of Cooking : Easy

Taste : Mild

Ingredients for Mushroom Soup Recipe

• Button mushroom 200 grams

• Milk 1 1/4 cup

• Bay leaves 2

• Peppercorns 5-6

• Cloves 4

• Butter 2 tablespoons

• Onions roughly chopped 2 medium

• Refined flour (maida) 1 tablespoon

• Fresh cream 3/4 cup

• Salt to taste

• White pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon

• Nutmeg powder a pinch

Method

Step 1

Slice four to five mushrooms and chop the remaining roughly. Boil the milk along with bay leaves, peppercorns and cloves. Strain and keep the milk hot.

Step 2

Heat butter in a pan. Add chopped onions and chopped mushrooms and cook till they are soft. Add refined flour and sauté till there is no raw flavour coming from flour, taking care that the flour does not get burnt.

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Step 3

Pour the milk slowly and stir continuously to avoid lumps from forming. Cook for five minutes. Puree the mixture when it is a little cold.

Step 4

Do not puree it to a very fine consistency. The soup should have a nice texture. Bring it to a boil, correct consistency by adding more milk if required.

Step 5

Add the fresh cream (reserving a little for garnish), salt, white pepper powder and nutmeg powder. Stir well. Serve hot garnished with sliced mushrooms and reserved fresh cream.

Step 6

Chef's Tip

Step 7

Use raw sliced mushrooms for garnishing. However, if you wish, you may sauté them in a little butter or oil and then use.

Nutrition Info

Calories : 986

Carbohydrates : 56.2

Protein : 20.9

Fat : 73.9

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Chicken Contany Soup

How to make Clear Chicken Soup - A deliciously simple clear chicken soup that is healthy too.

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Main Ingredients : Chicken Bones , Tomatoes 

Chicken soup is for the soul and you will understand why with just a taste of this one. Chicken bones pressure cooked with tomatoes and spices – strained and served with bread slices. Chicken soup is the tastiest treatment for a cold.

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Prep Time : 0-5 minutes

Cook time : 16-20 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Easy

Taste : Mild

Ingredients for Clear Chicken Soup Recipe

• Chicken Bones 200 grams

• Tomatoes 1 small

• Cloves 2

• Cinnamon 1/2 inch stick

• Black peppercorns 3-4

• Salt to taste

• Lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon

• White bread slices 4-5 slices

Method

Step 1

Clean and wash chicken bones. Take the bones, tomato, cloves, cinnamon black peppercorns and salt with one litre of water in a pressure cooker and cook till six whistles.

Step 2

Strain the stock into a thick-bottomed pan and discard the bones. Adjust salt and simmer for five to six minutes. Stir in lemon juice, mix well and remove off heat.

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Step 3

Soak slices of bread in the soup till soft and mushy and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Info

Calories : 105.88

Carbohydrates : 20.834

Protein : 3.14

Fat : 1.081

Other : 1.848

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Peas And Pumpkin Soup

How to make Peas and Pumpkin Soup - Prepared with Nutralite.

Main Ingredients : Green peas (हरे मटर), Red pumpkin (bhopla/kaddu) (लाल कद्दू/ भोपला)

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Hindi: matar
You might be picking out these emerald hued little jewels from your food. But, wait, before you do that anymore! As these are a good source of fibre and potassium, which keeps all of our body cells functioning properly. Just when you thought that green peas are only used to add that extra punch to your savoury dishes, try a rich, creamy matar ki kheer to satiate your sweet buds too!

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Prep Time : 11-15 minutes

Cook time : 16-20 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Easy

Taste : Mild

Ingredients for Peas and Pumpkin Soup Recipe

• Green peas frozen 1 cup

• Red pumpkin (bhopla/kaddu) peeled and sliced 100 grams

• Nutralite 3 tablespoons

• Vegetable stock 2 1/4 cups

• Salt to taste

• Black pepper powder to taste

• Nutmeg powder a pinch

• Milk 1/4 cup

• Red capsicum roasted and pureed 1 small

• A sprig of parsley

Method

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon Nutralite in a nonstick pan, add green peas. Add 1 cup vegetable stock and cook.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon in another nonstick pan and add pumpkin slices and sauté.

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Step 3

Add salt and black pepper powder to both the pans. Cook peas for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add nutmeg powder and 1 cup vegetable stock to the pumpkin, cover and cook till soft.

Step 5

Put the peas into a mixer jar, add ¼ cup milk and puree. Put the puree into the pan.

Step 6

Rinse the mixer jar with ¼ cup stock and add to the pan. When it comes to a boil pour the soup into a soup tureen.

Step 7

When the pumpkin softens, puree it with a ¼ cup stock.

Step 8

Pour both the soups into a soup bowl from opposite sides simultaneously.

Step 9

Place a blob of roasted and pureed red capsicum in the centre. With the point of a knife draw thin rays all around.

Step 10

Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

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