Cream of Mushroom Soup

MAKES 1¼ CUPS (THE EQUIVALENT OF 1 “CAN” OF STORE-BOUGHT CONDENSED SOUP) • TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 small shallot, minced (about ¼ cup)

½ cup minced cremini mushrooms

2½ tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour

½ cup Vegetable Broth

½ cup whole milk

Pinch of kosher salt

⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

• In a 10-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallot, stir, and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until just soft. Add the mushrooms, stir, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle in the flour and cook for a minute or two. While whisking, pour in the vegetable broth and whole milk and continue whisking until smooth.
• Simmer until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.