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Cream of Mushroom Soup
Serves 4

4 tb Butter
1/4 c Onion; Finely Chopped
1/2 lb Fresh Mushrooms; Fine Chop 1
tb Unbleached Flour
2 c Chicken Broth
1/2 c Heavy Cream
Salt & Pepper; To Taste

Melt the butter in a pot and add the onion and mushrooms. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with the flour and cook for a few minutes more. Slowly add the stock, and heat, stirring,until it reaches the boiling point. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the cream and season to taste. Reheat before serving.