Mushroom and Rice Soup

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• ½ cup rice
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• ½ cup dry white wine
• ¾ lb Oyster Mushrooms or whatever you like
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

•  Cook the rice and set aside
•  In a soup pot over medium heat, melt the butter.  Add onion, celery andsauté stirring until soft about 10 minutes.  Add the wine and reduce over high heat until only 2 tablespoons remain, about 3 minutes.  Add mushrooms and sauté stirring until very soft, about 15 minutes.
• Add the broth, bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to blend flavors.  Add rice and cream and simmer for 5 minutes more (do not boil). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve and garnish with parsley.