Cream of Mushroom Soup I - Secretsfrommyapron

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

Directions

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.

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