Mushroom Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsps water
• 1 cup light cream
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsps salt
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup diced red potatoes
• 16 oz sliced mushrooms

Directions

1. In large saucepan, melt butter.
2. Add onions, and saute until golden. Add mushrooms, vegetables, salt and pepper.
3. Cover and simmer 15 - 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4. Combine flour and water; slowly stir into vegetables.
5. Add chicken stock, simmer 10 minutes.
6. Just before serving, stir in cream (Do not let boil).
7. Sprinkle with parmesan.