Mushroom Bisque

After moving from one town in Utah to another then having a baby and moving across the country to Maryland I am back and ready to post some delicious recipes we have found and enjoyed.  This original recipe is delicious and can be found here. The best part is how easy this is, especially if you put it all in the crockpot.

Ingredients

1 quart chicken broth
1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 tablespoons half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
White pepper
Hot sauce (optional)

Directions

In a crockpot, add the chicken broth, mushrooms and onions and cover.  Cook on low for 3-6 hours.

Roux:

In a separate large pot, melt the butter, then add the flour. Whisk until evenly incorporated. Continue to whisk while slowly adding half-and-half to the roux.Stir constantly until the sauce is thickened and smooth.

Add the mushroom broth to the roux and stir until evenly incorporated. Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce, to taste. Serve immediately.