INGREDIENTS

1. 1/4cupbutteror margarine
2. 1/4cupall-purpose flour
3. 2cupschicken broth
4. 1/2teaspoonsalt
5. 1/4teaspoonpepper
6. 1-2bay leaf
7. 2/3cup finely choppedcelery
8. 1/4cup finely choppedonions
9. 3tablespoonscooking oil
10. 1lb slicedfresh mushrooms
11. 2/3cuphalf-and-half creamor milk

DIRECTIONS

1. In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth.
2. Gradually stir in broth until smooth.
3. Add salt, pepper and bay leaves.
4. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute the celery and onion in oil until tender.
6. Add mushrooms, cook and stir until tender.
7. Add to broth mixture; bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Add cream, heat through.
10. Discard bay leaves.