Southern Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter softened
• 2 cups chicken broth 
• 3 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 2 cups mushrooms fresh chopped
• 0.5 cup heavy cream 
• 1.5 cups milk 
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 4 slices bread white toasted

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• ladle

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the mushrooms, onion and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes over low heat.
2. Stir together the melted butter and flour to make a paste. Stir the paste into the pan with the vegetables. Increase the heat to medium, and gradually stir in the milk. Continue stirring constantly.
3. When the mixture thickens and begins to boil, stir in the cream. Cook over low heat without boiling for about 10 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Ladle the soup into bowls, and trim pieces of toast to fit the bowls. Butter the toast, and place on top of the soup.
5. Sprinkle the cheese over the bread and serve.