"Fresh mushrooms, caramelized a golden brown, are the base for this fabulously rich and creamy soup. It is not your canned cream of mushroom soup, and it's definitely a treat...."
INGREDIENTS
•
FOR BROWNING THE MUSHROOMS:
•
1 pound button mushrooms, sliced ½ inch thick
•
4 tablespoons clarified butter (or about 2 tablespoons olive oil, depending on how you're browning them)
•
FOR THE SOUP:
•
2 tablespoons butter
•
¼ cup minced shallots
•
1 small clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
•
½ cup vermouth (or dry white wine)
•
¼ teaspoon dry thyme leaves
•
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
•
2 cups stock of your choice (Vegetable, Chicken or Beef - I used turkey)
•
3 cups heavy cream
•
salt and ground black pepper, to taste