Veal Soup with Madeira and Mushrooms

Description

 * Serves 4

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons butter
 * ½ pound mushrooms -- thinly sliced
 * 2 tablespoons flour
 * 1½ pints veal stock
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 tablespoon fresh chervil -- chopped or 1 teaspoon dried chervil
 * ⅝ cup heavy cream
 * 3 tablespoons madeira

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter, moderate heat.
 * 2) When foam subsides, reduce to low, add mushrooms.
 * 3) Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 4) Stir in flour over moderate heat.
 * 5) Gradually add veal stock, stirring constantly. Boil.
 * 6) Reduce to low, simmer 10 minutes.
 * 7) Stir in salt, chervil and cream.
 * 8) Pour into warm tureen.
 * 9) Stir in madeira and serve immediately.