Ingredients

1/4 ounce dried wild mushrooms any type

1 cup boiling water

1/4 cup madeira

3/4 cup finely chopped onion

4 tablespoons butter

1 pound mushrooms, diced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon ground rosemary

2 tablespoons flour

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup light cream

Preparation

Soak mushroom in boiling water and wine for 15 minutes. Drain and mince finely. Reserve them and liquid separately.

In heavy soup pot saute onion in butter until softened. Add minced mushrooms with thyme and rosemary. Cook until almost all moisture has evaporated, stirring frequently.

Add flour, stir until browns. Add stock salt and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes. Add cream.