French Mushroom Soup
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 leeks, trimmed and split lengthwise, washed well, and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 lbs white mushrooms, sliced
- 2-1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Idaho potato, peeled and diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 package (5.2 ounces) Boursin cheese
- 3 tbsp Calvados or any type of cognac or brandy
- 1-1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper