Sherried mushroom and ham soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsUnsalted butter
1tablespoonOlive oil
3largesShallots; finely chopped
1Clove garlic; finely chopped
1poundsAssorted exotic mushrooms; half sliced and
; half finely chopped
¾poundsHam cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3tablespoonsCream Sherry
2tablespoonsFlour
2cupsLow-salt chicken broth
¼cupChopped fresh chives or scallion greens
3tablespoonsSour cream
Roquefort Toasts

Directions

In a saucepan melt butter with oil over moderate heat until foam subsides.

Saute shallots, garlic, and mushrooms over moderately high heat. Saute until mushroom liquid evaporates and mushrooms begin to brown. Add ham cubes and saute 1 minute. Add sherry and boil until evaporated. Add flour and cook 3 minutes. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in chives or scallion greens and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.

Yield: 2 servings

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Recipe by: COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL9216 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.