GOURMET MUSHROOM SOUP

GOURMET MUSHROOM SOUP image

Yield 6 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients -
1/4 cup Butter
1-1/2 pounds Fresh Mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup minced Shallots
1/2 cup Dry Sherry
2 cups Beef Stock
3 cups Half-and-Half
5 cups Cold Water
2 Bay Leaves
1/2 teaspoon White Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1/2 cup Cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup Cold Water
chopped Fresh Parsley
Garlic Seasoned Croutons

Steps:

Preparation: 1. Add butter to stockpot. Melt over medium heat. 2. Add sliced mushrooms and minced shallots. Sauté until mushrooms have softened. 3. Stir in sherry. Reduce liquid by half. 4. Stir in beef stock, half-and-half, cold water, bay leaves, white pepper and salt. 5. Simmer 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 30 minutes. 6. Stir in cornstarch mixture. Simmer 2 minutes. 7. Serve in individual soup bowls. 8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and seasoned croutons.