Mushroom Garlic Soup
From: Jean-Claude B., St-Adalbert, Quebec, Canada
Comments: 700 watts oven
Waiting time : 5 minutes
Servings: 6 to 8
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] vegetable oil
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons [30 g] butter
  • 8 ounces [227 g] fresh mushrooms, cleaned then finely chopped
  • 2 or 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons [17.5 g] all-purpose flour
  • 5 cups [1.25 L] boiling hot chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly chopped mint
  • Freshly chopped parsley, to garnish
  • Freshly chopped mint, to garnish
  • Line a 9-inch [23-cm] pie plate with wax paper; brush paper with vegetable oil.
  • Pour in beaten egg.
  • Microwave on 'MAXIMUM' for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring every 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Reserve.
  • Into a large microwave-safe casserole, mix together finely chopped onion, butter, finely chopped mushrooms and crushed garlic.
  • Microwave on 'MAXIMUM' for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in flour, then really slowly boiling hot chicken broth.
  • Cover and microwave on 'MAXIMUM' for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle reserved beaten egg with 1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly chopped parsley and mint.
  • Slice seasoned beaten egg into fine strips.
  • Evenly top soup with egg strips, sprinkle to taste all over with more freshly chopped parsley and mint, and serve.