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Ingredientes
- 1 small handful assorted dried wild mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 8 T (1 stick) butter, 2 T of which at room temperature
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 cup sliced shallots
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups sliced stemmed fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 6 oz)
- 3 cups sliced crimini mushrooms (about 6 oz)
- 3 cups sliced oyster mushrooms (about 4 1/2 oz)
- 2 T chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup dry Sherry
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 8 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
- 1/4 cup whipping cream (plus more to taste)
- salt to taste throughout recipe
- For garnish: handful of wild mushrooms and 2 T butter
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 3682g | |
| Calories 1387 | |
| Calories from Fat 411 | 30% |
| Total Fat 46.69g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat 27.24g | 109% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium 3416mg | 142% |
| Potassium 5628mg | 161% |
| Total Carbs 139.07g | 37% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.8g | 99% |
| Sugars 23.66g | 16% |
| Protein 53.0g | 85% |
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