Portabella Mushroom Bisque

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup wine (have fun with your choice)
• 2 2/3 cups chicken broth
• 8 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 4 teaspoons thyme
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 portabella mushrooms, chopped
• salt
• pepper
• fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Melt the butter over medium heat.

2. 2

   Sweat both the onions in the butter by tossing them in the pan, adding a pinch of salt and pepper, and moving them around until translucent (about 10 minutes).

3. 3

   Increase heat to medium high and add the portabello mushrooms, sautéing until soft (3-5 minutes).

4. 4

   Mix sugar and thyme with wine and broth, and pour into the pot. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to deglaze.

5. 5

   Pour the contents of the pot into a food processor, and blend until smooth.

6. 6

   Put the mixture back into the pot, pour in the heavy cream, and simmer until ready to serve. Garnish with parsley.