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MUSHROOM MEDLEY CHOWDER




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1/4 cup butter
  
• 1 pound mixed fresh mushrooms, chopped or sliced (mixture could include white, crimini, portabella, shiitake, oyster)
  
• 1 cup diced peeled potatoes
  
• 1 cup diced carrots
  
• 1/2 cup diced celery
  
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
  
• 1 can (13-3/4 ounces) ready-to-serve chicken broth
  
• 2 cups half-and-half
  
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  
• 1 tablespoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. In a medium saucepan melt butter. Add mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, celery and onion; cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
   
2. Stir in chicken broth and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
   
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine half-and-half, cornstarch, salt and pepper; stir into saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir to thicken slightly, about 1 minute longer. Serve hot, garnished with chives, if desired.
   






Final Comments


YIELD: 6 Portions