Golden Cream of Mushroom Soup with Crispy Shallots Recipe - (4.3/5)

Ingredients

• 6 to 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced
• 3 small shallots, sliced thin
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried or fresh
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 4 cups chicken stock, or vegetable or mushroom stock
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 2 to 3 tablespoons Golden Sherry (optional, but makes this taste fantastic) or dry white wine
• Creme fraîche for garnish