A Twist On Mushroom Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
3/4 - 1 lb mixed mushrooms, thickly sliced (personal preference)
2 -3 celery ribs, diced small
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 bay leaf
5 tablespoons flour
5 -8 cups chicken stock (personal preference)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch thyme

Preparation

Melt butter in large pot over medium heat.
When hot, add onions and celery.
Cover and cook 3 minutes over low heat.
Add sliced mushrooms and seasonings to the pot, mix well, then add lemon juice.
Cover and cook for 6 minutes over medium heat.
Mix in flour until well incorporated.
Cook 2 minutes over low heat, uncovered.
Pour in chicken stock and mix well.
Cook soup, partly covered, over low heat for 30 minutes.
Enjoy!