Porcini Mushroom Soup

1. 1

   Place the porcini mushrooms in a bowl and pour in 4 1/2 cups boiling water. Let stand 2 hours. Drain and reserve soaking liquid. Finely chop 3/4 of soaked mushrooms and thinly slice the rest.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the shallots and saute 2-3 mins. Add the white mushrooms, chopped porcini mushrooms, thyme and bay leaf and saute 3-5 mins, until just soft. Pour in the mushroom soaking liquid and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer gently 1 hour. Stir in the sherry and season to taste. Divide between 4 bowls and scatter with the sliced porcini mushrooms and extra thyme to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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