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.

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  • 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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