Mushroom Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh mushrooms
1/2 c. onion
1 c. finely chopped celery
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. cold water
1 c. milk or light cream (half and half)
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. diced potatoes
1 3/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. flour
3 c. boiling water

Preparation

Wash and slice mushrooms and set aside.
Heat butter; add onion and saute until golden.
Add mushrooms, remaining vege tables and seasonings.
Cover.
Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
Combine 1 tablespoon flour and 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir slowly into vegetable mixture.
Add boiling water and simmer 10 minutes longer.
Before serving, stir in milk or cream.
Add cheese.
Do not boil.