SERVES: 6

• 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

• 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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