Spindletop Mushroom Bisque
Ingredients
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
Dash of white pepper
1 & 1/3 cups half-and-half, scalded
1/3 cup chicken brother, heated
1 ½ cups milk, scalded & divided
½ cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup chopped mushrooms
½ onion, minced
2 teaspoons melted butter
Instructions
Combine 2 tablespoons melted butter, flour, salt and pepper in heavy saucepan; blend well. Simmer about 2 minutes. Combine half-and-half, chicken broth and 1 ¼ cups of milk; gradually add to flour mixture. Stir until smooth and cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside. Sauté mushrooms and onions in 2 teaspoons of melted butter for 6 to 8 minutes – until softened. Add remaining ¼ cup milk and heat to simmering. Stir into milk mixture and heat thoroughly. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
