Salmon Bisque

a quick but impressive first course that is company worthy.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 12  ounces salmon steaks, skinned boned, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 3  cups  sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 3⁄4 cup  sliced leek, white part only
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  cups  chicken stock
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh dill or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried dill
•  black pepper, to taste
• 2  cups half-and-half cream or 2  cups  light cream
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 2  tablespoons dry sherry

Directions

1. cut the salmon into 3/4" pieces, set aside.
2. in a large saucepan melt butter.
3. add mushrooms and leeks, cook until tender 5-10 minutes.
4. stir in chicken stock, dill, pepper to taste, bring to a boil.
5. combine half& half with cornstarch, stir into mushroom mixture.
6. lower heat to medium, cook until thickened and bubbly.
7. add salmon, cook 4-5 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
8. add dry sherry.
9. garnish with extra dill, if desired.