Cream of Mushroom Soup

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor, while milk is more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be a cheaper substitute.

Mince 2 whole garlic cloves and set aside.

Chop 2 medium shallots finely, aiming for just under a cup, and set aside.

Peel 2 medium-sized carrots, then dice them finely and set aside.

Wipe down 24 oz of baby bella or cremini mushrooms with a damp paper towel, then slice them into thin slices (1/4 to 1/8 inch thick) and set aside.

Place a heavy bottom pot on the cooktop and heat to medium. Add 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter and melt until bubbly.

Add the minced shallots, minced garlic, and diced carrots to the pot, mixing thoroughly until the shallots become translucent.

Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and stir until they are cooked through and tender, which should take a few minutes.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme leaves and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the pot, stirring to combine.

Add 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring to eliminate the raw flour taste and create a roux.

Pour in 1 cup of dry sherry and bring the heat to high, allowing it to simmer to cook out the alcohol.

Add 6 cups of chicken broth to the pot, stirring immediately, and bring the heat to medium-high to achieve a simmer.

Add 3/4 cup of heavy cream and 2 teaspoons of salt, adjusting salt to taste, and stir to combine.

Let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

Serve the hot soup with crusty bread or transfer to oven-safe soup bowls.

Roll out puff pastry to cover the soup bowls, ensuring it extends about 1/2 to 1 inch over the sides.

Cut out circles of puff pastry using the soup bowl as a guide.

Prepare an egg wash by whisking 1 egg with 2 teaspoons of water.

Brush the egg wash over the puff pastry circles.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

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