Ingredients

  • 3 c. button mushrooms, washed
  • 2 c. onions, finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 5 c. chicken stock or broth
  • 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. chopped, fresh tarragon
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • chopped parsley to garnish
  • 1 1/4 c. cream (optional)

Method

  • Slice mushroom caps thinly.
  • Chop mushroom stalks finely. Soften chopped onions in butter with the chopped mushroom stalks. Add flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Gradually add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Then add the sliced mushroom caps, bay leaf, tarragon and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and simmer from 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf and adjust seasonings.
  • Serve, garnished with a few slices of mushrooms and chopped parsley.