Cream Of Mushroom Soup Recipe

• 1 ounce Dry mushrooms see * Note 1
• 1 c. Warm water
• 2 quart Basic Chicken Stock see * Note 2 (or possibly use canned chicken stock)
• 3/4 c. Butter
• 3/4 c. All-purpose flour
• 1/2 c. Dry white wine
• 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 x Garlic cloves peeled and crushed
• 1 lb Fresh mushrooms sliced
• 1 c. Heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Tbsp. Dry sherry Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste Fresh minced chives

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