Thirteen LeMoyne Stars

 

John has a temporary crown for couple of weeks, so soft foods are the order of the day. He’s also trying to limit carbs, so planning meals is tricky. I’ve found a few recipes that should keep us all satisfied.

 

Cream of Mushroom Soup

 

1/4 cup unsalted butter

5 cups chopped mushrooms

1/2 cup onion, minced

1 clove garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

32 ounces chicken broth

2 cups heavy cream

4 ounces cream cheese

2 tablespoons sherry (I skipped this, and it was fine. If you use cooking sherry, omit the salt.)

 

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring, about 10 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir in broth, cream, and cheese. Reduce to a low simmer. Add sherry and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until cheese dissolves, about 45 minutes.