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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 3 to 3 1/2 c. chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 lb. fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 2 finely chopped shallots or scallions
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • 3 egg yolks
  • Port wine or sherry (optional)

Method

  • Melt butter and make paste with flour.
  • Heat chicken stock and gradually add to flour paste.
  • Add mushrooms to soup base with shallots or scallions.
  • Cook 7 minutes, stirring often.
  • Mix together heavy cream and egg yolks and gradually ladle soup into cream mixture until they fill a quart measure.
  • Gradually bring to a slow boil and boil a few minutes.
  • Pour a little Port wine or sherry into each serving, if desired.