CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

5 – 6 cups white or cremeni mushrooms, roughly chopped

2 tbsp fresh green seasoning

2 onions, chopped

½ tsp dried oregano

1 tsp thyme

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Salt and black pepper

¾ cup white wine

4 cups chicken stock

1 cup heavy cream or half and half

A few dashes pepper sauce (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat a large soup pot : add oil and the butter.
2. Toss in mushrooms together with oregano, thyme and green seasoning, cook for about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the onions, garlic, salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring occasionally. Add the wine, stir for a minute, and then add 2 cups of the chicken broth and cook for another couple minutes.
3. Transfer the mushrooms and the liquid to a blender or a food processor and puree mixture in batches until smooth. Return the mixture to the soup pot and add the remaining cups of chicken broth and the heavy cream.
4. Add a few dashes of pepper sauce (optional). Reheat mixture almost to a boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 7 to 8 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. Serve in soup bowls, garnished with chopped herbs or croutons.