Dotties Cream Of Mushroom Soup For Recipes

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and onion until tender., Mix flour, salt, pepper and 1 can broth until smooth; stir into mushroom mixture. Stir in remaining can of broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cream. Simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, cook mushrooms in the broth with onion and thyme until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• In blender or food processor, puree the mixture , leaving some chunks of vegetable in it. Set aside.
• 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.

Steps:

• Remove mushroom stems and coarsely chop. Slice mushroom caps into 1/4-in. slices. Set aside mushrooms., In a large saucepan, cook the onion, carrot and mushroom stems in oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in the water, thyme sprig, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings. Set aside 4-1/2 cups broth., In a Dutch oven, cook leeks in remaining butter over low heat for 25-30 minutes or just until leeks begin to brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in mushroom caps; cook 10 minutes longer or until tender., Stir in flour until blended; gradually add wine. Stir in the thyme, remaining salt and pepper and reserved mushroom broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the creams and parsley; heat through (do not boil).