Mushroom and Thyme Soup

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In '300 Sensational Soups' by Meredith Deeds and Carla Snyder"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 17mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 lb mushroom, thinly sliced
• 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup dry white wine
• garlic crouton (Buttery Croutons variation)

directions

1. In a big soup pot melt butter over medium heat; add in onion, mushrooms, and shiitakes; saute until mushrooms are browned, 10-15 minutes.
2. Sprinkle with flour, thyme, salt, and pepper; saute for 2 minutes.
3. Gradually whisk in stock and wine; bring to a boil.
4. Decrease heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
5. Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with croutons.