Editing Cream of Chantrelle (section)

== Directions ==
* (Optionally) set aside a few of the prettier mushrooms. saute them whole in butter, and use them as a garnish on top of the final soup.

* Heat 2 tablespoons of butter until foaming. Add 2 tablespoons of flour to form a roux. Cook 2 minutes, but but don't brown.
* Add 6 cups of water, and a solid spoon-full of better-than-bouillon.
* Simmer for 20 minutes, allowing reduction by ~1/4th
* Mince mushrooms finely, together with an onion or shallot, and cook until the liquid is gone.
* Throw in a shot-glass of brandy, and continue cooking until evaporated.
* Blend the mushrooms until uniform texture. some of the broth can be added to make blending easier
* Add blended mushrooms to broth and continue cooking for 10 minutes
* Beat together 3 egg yolks and 1/2 cup heavy cream. add some soup slowly to this mixture to get it up to heat, then pour back into the soup.
* Add salt to taste. likely about a tablespoon.
* When ready to serve, turn off heat, (optionally - it's already good without this) put in 4 tablespoons of butter, and let it melt into the soup.
* Serve with a dash of olive oil and ground pepper on top.