Mushroom Soup With Tarragon

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chunked
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup light cream (half-and-half)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil and butter in pan.
• 2 add the onions and sauté until they are transparent.
• 3 add the seasonings and stir for one minute.
• 4 add the mushrooms and 1/4 cup water.
• 5 sauté until mushrooms are done; about 7-8 minutes. turn off heat, put lid on pan and let set for about 10-minutes to develop the mushroom flavor.
• 6 add the cream and simmer on low for about 8-minutes. do not boil.
• 7 adjust salt and pepper.
• 8 serve in two bowls with a dollop of sour cream on top.