2 c fresh mushrooms (As a suggestion, I use a combination of mushrooms, for example, creminis, shiitakes, & portobellas) .
2 tbsps butter .
1-2 tbsp dry sherry .
white pepper .
1 large garlic clove .
2 c fresh stock .
1/4 c flour .
1 dash nutmeg .
garlic chives (to garnish) .
4 oz whipping cream .
fresh bay leaves .
salt
Directions
Step #1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step #2 Remove stems from mushrooms.
Step #3 Roast the whole mushrooms by spreading onto baking sheet.
Step #4 (You can also roast the garlic if you wish.
Step #5 ) Drizzle with olive oil & roast about 15-20 mins at 350 degrees.
Step #6 Set aside.
Step #7 (See recipe #64092 for reference.
Step #8 I roast the mushrooms at a reduced temperature to avoid burning.
Step #9 ).
Step #10 Once cooled, dice up mushrooms & mince garlic.
Step #11 Whisk the flour with the evaporated milk & whipping cream.
Step #12 Saute the onions (and garlic) in the butter.
Step #13 Stove top method: In large soup pan, saute the onions (and garlic) in the butter.
Step #14 Next, add all the ingredients including the milk/flour mixture, roasted mushrooms, stock, etc.
Step #15 except for the garlic chives.
Step #16 Simmer on low/medium-low on the stove for about 45 mins or until the mushroom are soft.
Step #17 Do not burn!
Crockpot method: Add all the ingredients except for the flour/milk mixture & garlic chives & cook on LOW in the crockpot for approximately 3-4 hrs or until heated through & mushrooms are soft.
Step #18 About 30 mins before serving, whisk in the flour/milk mixture & incorporate well.
Step #19 Heat thoroughly but do not burn.
Step #20 If soup is too thin, ladle about a c of the soup into a small bowl, whisk in a little flour then return soup to the pot & stir in the well.
Step #21 If soup is too thick, add more stock- about a half c at a time to desired consistency.
Step #22 Spice up to taste with salt & white pepper.
Step #23 Garnish each serving with fresh garlic chives.