Cream of Mushroom Soup
Ingredients
5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup chopped onion
⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon sherry
Use the everyday mushrooms we find in our grocery store or use them in combination with some of the more exotic varieties. Experiment and have fun - All will be good.
Instructions
Step 1
In a large heavy saucepan, cook mushrooms in the broth with onion and thyme until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 2
In blender or food processor, puree the mixture , leaving some chunks of vegetable in it. Set aside.
Step 3
In the saucepan, melt the butter, whisk in the flour until smooth. Add the salt, pepper, half and half and vegetable puree. Stirring constantly, bring soup to a boil and cook until thickened. Adjust seasonings to taste, and add sherry.
Recipe and image courtesy of Cream of Mushroom Soup I Recipe | Allrecipes