Salmon Bisque

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