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We didn't think the aroma coming from the kitchen could have been more appetizing than the few nibbly's we'd already had, but it was heavenly and we were not disappointed when Ruth walked into the dining room with a lovely soup tureen filled to the brim with Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup.  As we took a few moments to decide who would sit where, Ruth filled our bowls to the brim.  

While we were eating, a heated debate broke out over who would win March Madness in the Spring.  Ruth's Husband, Scott, of course, said that  UNC would repeat their NCAA win, while John was convinced Stanford had a shot.  Things were getting pretty intense, when Paige's pet bunny, Chloe, hopped onto the table causing a hilarious uproar and a change in discussion.

We slurped our soup to the last drop and decided it might be time to head off to Lilo's as Ruth's brother, Todd the meteorologist, called and said there was a possibility of 5 inches of snow coming our way.

Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup

(Serves 8)

6 TBSP. butter
2 packages (6 - 8 ounces) port abella mushrooms, sliced into bite-sized pieces
2 packages (6 - 8 ounces)  button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup chopped onions
4 - 6 TBSP dry sherry (depending on taste)
2 cans (14 3/4 ounce) chicken broth/stock
6 TBSP cornstarch
6 TBSP water
4 cups half-and half cream
Salt & Pepper, to taste
Chopped Parsley, for garnish (optional)
Shredded Mozzarella, for garnish (optional)                   

 Melt butter in large saucepan over medium - low heat.

Add onion and cook for about 5 - 10 minutes.

Add mushrooms and cook for about 5 - 10 minutes.

Add sherry and cook for 2 minutes to evaporate the alcohol.

Add the chicken broth/stock, cover the pot and raise the heat to bring the soup to a boil.

Once boiling, lower heat to low and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes.

Raise heat back to medium and add the half-and-half, stir.

Mix cornstarch and water together until no lumps and add mixture to pot, stirring constantly.

Cook another 5 minutes, or until soup is thick.

Season with Salt & Pepper and garnish, if desired.

Click Here for Day 4 - the Main Course - at Lilo's House.

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