- Electric Hand Blender (Electric Mixer) - Perfect for pureeing soups smoothly and quickly. Example: Hamilton Beach Electric Hand Blender.
- Large Soup Pot with Lid - Essential for cooking soups, providing ample space for ingredients. Example: Le Creuset 6-Quart Stainless Steel Soup Pot (3.5L).
- Silicone Slotted Spoon - Useful for stirring and serving the soup without sticking to it. Example: OXO Good Grips Flexible Metal Spatula with Serving Spoon Set.
- Digital Kitchen Scale - For precise measurement of ingredients like mushrooms or flour (if needed). Example: OXO Good Grips 10-Pound Digital Food Scale, Blue.
- Chef's Knife - A versatile tool for chopping vegetables efficiently. Example: WÜSTHOF Ikon Classic Cook’s Chopper with Stainless Steel Blade & Carbon Steel Handle.
- Cutting Board - To safely chop ingredients like leeks and mushrooms.
- Measuring Cups Set - For accurate measurement of liquids and solids in the recipe. Example: OXO Good Grips 1 Cup Measuring Cup with Handle, Clear, Red & Blue.
- Strainer or Colander - Useful for rinsing mushrooms or draining soup ingredients. Example: Anchor Hocking Fresh Easy-Empty Stainless Steel Vegetable Sieve & Strainer Set.
- Wooden Spoon - For stirring the soup during cooking. Example: OXO Good Grips Classic Bamboo Wooden Spoon, 14 Inch.
- Serving Bowls - To serve the soup once it's ready. Example: Le Creuset Professional Enameled Cast Iron Dinner Bowl with Lid (5 Quart).
- Infuser or Sieve for Flavoring Herbs - If you prefer to infuse the thyme directly into the broth while cooking. Example: OXO Good Grips Wooden Chef’s Strainer and Mesh Ladle Set.
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 pounds crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (10 1/2 cups)
3 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch dice (2 1/2 cups)
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
I publish delicious recipes that most of the times required 10 ingredients or less and 30 minutes or less to prepare.
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