Mushroom Bechamel Sauce
From: Taste of the South
Servings: 3 cups
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 40 mins
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Ingredients
2 teaspoons light olive oil
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon minced celery
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cleaned and sliced mushrooms (approximately 3 ounces)
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup whipping cream
Directions
1. In a 3-quart saucepan, heat olive oil over low heat. Add onion, shallot, celery, and salt. Cook until tender. Add mushrooms and increase heat to medium. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often. Add chicken broth, garlic, and thyme. Return to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
2. In a separate skillet, make a light-blond roux by melting butter and stirring in flour. Add to simmering broth mixture, stirring well. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes and then add cream.
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