Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1 (6 ounce) can escargot, drained and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup white wine (optional)

Method

  • Combine mushrooms, onion, chicken stock and simmer 20 minutes.
  • In another pot, melt 4 Tbs butter at medium heat, stir in flour.
  • Add milk and cream, cook stirring constantly until thickened and smooth.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir mushroom-chicken stock mixture into sauce.
  • Saute escargot, garlic, parsley and green onion in remaining butter (1-2 minutes only).
  • Add to soup with wine.