Morel Fricassee - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
1 sweet onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cooked ham or 1 cup Canadian bacon, slivered
8 ounces fresh morels, halved, brushed clean
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup whipping cream (optional)
3 tablespoons minced fresh herbs (such as thyme, tarragon or dill)
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
fresh ground pepper

Preparation

Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion.
Cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and ham; cook, stirring often, 1 minute.
Add mushrooms and chicken broth; cook, stirring often, 3 minutes.
Stir in cream and herbs; cook over low heat until slightly thickened, 3 minutes.
Add salt if needed, and pepper to taste.