"Five Lilies" Chowder

4 c Diced yellow onions

1/4 c Sliced shallots

1 tb Chopped garlic

1 c Dry white wine

1 Bay leaf

6 c Mushroom stock or rich Chicken stock -- fat Removed Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper

2 ts Minced fresh thyme -- (Or 1 ts Dried)

2 ts Minced fresh oregano -- (Or 1 t Dried)

1/2 c Minced celery

1 c Leeks, both white & tender Green parts

2 tb Dry sherry

2 tb Minced chives Gremolata --See Note In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onions, shallots and garlic and saute until they just begin to color. Transfer half of the onion mixture to a blender or food processor. Puree and return to the pan. Add the wine, bay leaf and stock and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.