Salmon Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces salmon steaks, skinned boned, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
3 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
3/4 cup sliced leek, white part only
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
black pepper, to taste
2 cups half-and-half cream or 2 cups light cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons dry sherry

Preparation

cut the salmon into 3/4\" pieces, set aside.
in a large saucepan melt butter.
add mushrooms and leeks, cook until tender 5-10 minutes.
stir in chicken stock, dill, pepper to taste, bring to a boil.
combine half& half with cornstarch, stir into mushroom mixture.
lower heat to medium, cook until thickened and bubbly.
add salmon, cook 4-5 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
add dry sherry.
garnish with extra dill, if desired.