serves 4 (make extra)
1 lb. wild mushrooms (I use 1/2 lb. cremini as they are less expensive & then 1/2 lb. of what's available, ie. woodear, morels, chanterelles
4 oz. (1 stick) butter
3 cups milk
2 tbs. flour
salt & pepper to taste
3-4 tbs heavy cream
clean mushrooms- brush or wipe wipe with a moist cloth
chop mushrooms
heat pot, add 2 oz. butter
when foamy add mushrooms, cover and cook for 10 min.
add milk
add remaining butter
whisk in flour - I use a hand held blender, but only for a few secs, don't want the shrooms pulverized
cook approx. 5 min.
add salt & pepper to taste
simmer 2-3 mins
add cream
stir & serve