Classic Mushroom Bisque

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Classic Mushroom Bisque

Recipe By : Delicious Decisions/tpogue@idsonline.com
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soup

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup butter -- unsalted
3 cups mushroom -- sliced
4 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups nonfat chicken broth
2 cups cream
1/4 cup chives -- chopped
1/4 cup sherry
sour cream & flat-leaf parsley -- garnish

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute until j
ust tender. Add flour, mustard and salt, stirring constantly for one minute or
less. Flour should not brown or burn. Add broth and cook uncovered until mixtur
e thickens. Stir in cream gradually and add chives. Heat thoroughly but do not
boil. Add sherry just before serving.

Garnish with sour cream and top with a sprig of parsley.

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Per serving: 380 Calories; 36g Fat (84% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 10g Car
bohydrate; 111mg Cholesterol; 689mg Sodium


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