Cream Of Mushroom Soup Recipe

Summary

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Ingredients

 Mushrooms1 pound, drained, rinsed
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 Onion1 Large, chopped
 Dried thyme leaves1/2 Teaspoon
 All purpose flour1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Regular6 Cup (16 tbs)
 Bay leaf1 , dried
 Whipping cream1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Dry sherry2 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

Chop half the mushrooms; thinly slice the remaining mushrooms and set aside.
Melt butter in a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat; add chopped mushrooms, onion, and thyme.
Stir often until the vegetables are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
Mix flour with vegetables.
Pour into a blender or food processor; whirl, adding as much broth as needed to smoothly puree the mixture.
Pour mixture back into pan; add remaining broth, sliced mushrooms, bay leaf, and cream.
Bring soup to a boil on high heat, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat to low and simmer to blend flavors, about 10 minutes.
Add sherry, salt, and pepper to taste.
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