Mushroom Bisque Recipe

Name: Mushroom Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for buttering bread; 1 lb cremini mushroom, cleaned and chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; salt; fresh ground black pepper; ¼ cup cognac; 3 cups chicken broth; ½ cup heavy cream; hot sauce; 3 slices bread; ¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped (or 3 T. chopped fresh chives)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for buttering bread
1 lb cremini mushroom, cleaned and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
¼ cup cognac
3 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
hot sauce
3 slices bread
¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped (or 3 T. chopped fresh chives)

1
Preheat a large pot over high heat with the oil and butter.
2
Add the mushrooms and thyme; cook for 6-7 minutes.
3
Add in onions, garlic, salt, and pepper; continue to cook for 5 minutes.
4
Add in cognac; stir for 1 minute; add 1/2 cup chicken stock and cook for 1 minute.
5
Transfer the mushrooms and the liquid to a blender or food processor; puree until really smooth.
6
Return the puree to the soup pot; add in the remaining 2 1/2 cups of broth and cream.
7
Add in a few dashes of hot sauce and bring to a simmer, then cook for 5 minutes.
8
Toast the bread dark and extra crisp; butter the toast and cut into very small cubes.
9
Ladle the soup into 4 bowls and top with croutons and parsley.

639

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for buttering bread, 1 lb cremini mushroom, cleaned and chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mushroom Bisque falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mushroom Bisque

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