Name: Wild Mushroom Bisque
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 4 ounces of dried mushrooms; 5 cups hot water; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, (plus one more tablespoon); 1 pound fresh mushrooms, (minced (save aside a few nice mushrooms for garnish)); 1 large yellow or white onion, (minced); 1/3 cup sherry or brandy; Salt ((smoked salt if you have it)); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream; Chives, (parsley or some other green herb to garnish); Lots of black pepper