Mushroom and Potato Soup

        Mushroom and Potato Soup            

       

  

 Ingredients

 2 Tablespoons butter

 1 Onion, finely chopped

 2 Celery ribs, finely chopped

 1 Garlic clove, crushed

 1 lb Mushrooms

 cleaned and coarsely chopped

 1 qt chicken broth 

 1/2 lb baking potatoes, peeled and cubed

 2 Tablespoons finely chopped parsley

                                         salt and ground black pepper                                            

 Directions

  

 1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. 

Add the onion, celery, and garlic and cook for about 3–4 minutes, 

or until softened.

 2. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes more. 

Add the stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the 

heat and simmer gently for 30-35 minutes. 

 3. In batches, process in a blender or food processor with 

the lid ajar until coarsely puréed.

 4. Sprinkle in the parsley and season with salt and pepper. 

Serve ho