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Mushroom: Mushroom Bisque

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound very finely chopped mushrooms
3 tablespoons onions, very finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup white wine
1 bay leaf
1 pinch fresh grated nutmeg
3 tablespoons cornstarch dissolve in 3 tbl. water
1 cup heavy cream (warmed)
salt and white pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped


Recipe

In a medium large saucepan place the butter and heat in on medium until it has melted. Add the mushrooms and onions and saute them for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are tender. Sprinkle in the flour and stir it for 2 to 3 minutes, making certain that no lumps are formed. Add the chicken stock, white wine, bay leaf, and nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer it for 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. Add the cornstarch-water mixture and stir it in well. Simmer the soup for another 10 minutes. Add the warmed heavy cream and stir it in. Season the soup with the salt and white pepper. Garnish the soup with the chopped parsley.