Detailed Instructions: In this task, you have to identify the named entities (NER) which are the ingredients required given its directions. Named entities are the names of the items without their quantity.
Q: Melt butter with oil in heavy large pot over medium heat., Add cashews and shallots., Cook until shallots are golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes., Add broth and Sherry; increase heat to high and bring to boil., Add half and half and cream., Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered until cashews are tender, about 20 minutes., Working in small batches, puree soup in blender until very smooth., Strain soup into large saucepan, discarding solids left in strainer., Whisk 2 T water and 1 t. cornstarch in small bowl to blend., Bring soup to boil., Whisk cornstarch mixture into soup, stirring until soup thickens slightly, about 2 minutes., Stir in Armagnac., Season soup to taste with salt and pepper., Divide soup among 6 bowls., Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve.
A:
butter, peanut oil, unsalted natural cashews, shallot, chicken broth, cream sherry, whipping cream, water, cornstarch, armagnac, chives