3-4clovesgarlicroughly chopped or even whole can be used
1tspbutterto saute sliced mushrooms for garnishing
2tbspbutter
1 1/2cupsMilk
1 1/2tbspwhole wheat flour
7-8 piecespeppercornsyou can use crushed pepper or pepper powder instead
1/2 tspCrushed pepperfor garnishing
a pinchnutmeg powder
2tspCrème fraîche / fresh cream
1cupwater / vegetable stock
Few sprigscorianderchopped for garnishing
Instructions
Wash and clean the mushrooms. Slice evenly 10-15 pcs separately . Heat a tsp of butter and saute these for 5-7minutes. Keep aside for garnishing.
Heat 2 tbsp of butter ,add roughly chopped rest of the mushrooms, onions, garlic cloves, peppercorns.Pop the lid on. Cook gently till the mushrooms are soft.
Add the wholewheat flour and saute till the raw smell of the flour is gone.Keep stirring to ensure that the flour doesn't get burnt.
Add the milk slowly. Continue stirring.Cook for 5-7 minutes, till the soup starts to boil and gets a creamy consistency.
Let the mixture cool.Then blend it to form a creamy texture.
Bring the mixture to a boil. If required add little more water / vegetable stock to get the consistency you want.
Add salt, nutmeg powder . Mix well . Garnish with the sautéed mushroom slices, creme/ Crème fraîche,coriander and crushed pepper.
Notes
To adjust the consistency of the soup you can add more milk instead of water/ vegetable stock .