WE WERE GIVEN A BOX OF FRESH MUSHROOMS SO MUSHROOM SOUP ENJOY DAN:

                        HUNGARIAN MUSHROOM SOUP by CHEF DAN:

Serves 30-40

INGREDIENTS:

3 pounds button mushrooms, sliced

25 cups broth

1/3 cup butter

8 onions, chopped

6 carrots, thinly sliced

6 garlic cloves, minced

1/4-cup dried dill weed

1/4-cup Hungarian paprika

1/4-cip soy sauce

1 quart milk

1/2-cup all-purpose flour

1/4-cup lemon juice

2 cups sour cream

Salt and pepper to taste

1 bunch fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS:

1.      Melt butter in a stock pot over medium-heat.

2.      Add onions, and carrots, sauté for about 5 minutes or until onions are tender.

3.      Add garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

4.      Add mushrooms and sauté about 5 minutes.

5.      Add dill weed, paprika, soy sauce, and 1/2- the broth.

6.      Bring to a boil, cover and then simmer for 15 minutes.

7.      Whisk flour and milk together until mixture is smooth.

8.      Pour into soup, stirring to blend.

9.      Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

10.  Add remaining broth and lemon juice.

11.  Season with salt and pepper.

12.  Cook until heated through a 1/2-hour or so.

13.  Serve with a dollop of sour cream and fresh parsley.

ENJOY DAN:              BON-APPETITE!!