Appetizer for 4

Oyster Mushroom Soup

Name: Oyster Mushroom Soup
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb oyster mushrooms; 4 tbsp butter; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp flour; 1 cup milk; 3 cloves garlic; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; garnish red pepper flakes (optional)

$8.59for 441 minServes 4

Oyster mushrooms and garlic simmer with milk, water, butter, and flour for a creamy, tangy soup.

Photo: TheMealDB

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Mushrooms, 16 oz$0.40/oz typical	16 oz	$6.40Typical price
	Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.59

Swaps

Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

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41 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.15 per serving$8.59 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb oyster mushrooms
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1 cup water
2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
3 cloves garlic
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
garnish red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

Melt the butter in a 4-quart pot over medium heat.
Add the mushrooms, garlic, and salt, then cook for 8 minutes until softened.
Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute to coat the mushrooms.
Slowly whisk in the water and milk until smooth.
Simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring often, without boiling.
Stir in the red wine vinegar and red pepper flakes if using, then cook for 2 minutes.