Mushroom Soup With Tarragon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chunked
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup water
1 cup light cream (half-and-half)

Preparation

Heat oil and butter in pan.
Add the onions and saute until they are transparent.
Add the seasonings and stir for one minute.
Add the mushrooms and 1/4 cup water.
Saute until mushrooms are done; about 7-8 minutes. Turn off heat, put lid on pan and let set for about 10-minutes to develop the mushroom flavor.
Add the cream and simmer on LOW for about 8-minutes. DO NOT BOIL.
Adjust salt and pepper.
Serve in two bowls with a dollop of sour cream on top.