Mushroom-Leek Soup with Brie Croutons Recipe

Name: Mushroom-Leek Soup with Brie Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter; 3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced (about 3 cups); 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced; 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 4 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth; 1 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons dry Sherry; 4 green onions, sliced; 12 1/4-inch-thick slices French-bread baguette; 1/2 pound Brie, frozen, rind removed, cheese cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced
8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons dry Sherry
4 green onions, sliced
12 1/4-inch-thick slices French-bread baguette
1/2 pound Brie, frozen, rind removed, cheese cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1
Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add leeks and all mushrooms; saute 8 minutes.
3
Add flour and stir 1 minute.
4
Gradually mix in stock.
5
Bring to boil, stirring frequently.
6
Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
7
Add cream and Sherry and simmer 5 minutes.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Stir in green onions.
10
(Soup can be made 1 day ahead.
11
Cool slightly.
12
Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate.)
13
Preheat oven to 350F.
14
Place bread slices on baking sheet.
15
Bake until light golden, about 10 minutes.
16
Cool.
17
Top croutons with cheese slices.
18
Preheat broiler.
19
Place 6 ovenproof bowls or souffle dishes on baking sheet.
20
Bring soup to simmer; ladle into bowls.
21
Top each with 2 croutons.
22
Broil until cheese is completely melted, about 2 minutes.
23
Sprinkle with chives and serve.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, 3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced (about 3 cups), 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced, 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Mushroom-Leek Soup with Brie Croutons 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-Leek Soup with Brie Croutons

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