Wild Mushroom Bisque Recipe

Name: Wild Mushroom Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces dried morels or 2 ounces porcini mushrooms; 3 cups warm water; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup chopped shallot; 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped; salt; freshly grated nutmeg; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade); 1/2 cup whipping cream (or more); fresh ground white pepper; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives

Servings: persons

2 ounces dried morels or 2 ounces porcini mushrooms
3 cups warm water
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped shallot
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
salt
freshly grated nutmeg
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade)
1/2 cup whipping cream (or more)
fresh ground white pepper
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives

1
Soak dried mushrooms in warm water until softened, 20 to 30 minutes.
2
Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid. Rinse mushrooms and squeeze dry. Chop coarsely, discarding any tough stems. Strain soaking liquid through coffee fileter and reserve.
3
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add dried and fresh mushrooms, salt and nutmeg. Cook until almost most of liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes. Add flour and stir 3 minutes. Whisk in stock and 2-1/2 cups mushrooms soakig liquid. Bring to boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and boil gently until soup thickens slightly, skimming surface occasionally, 40 minutes.
4
Whisk 1/2 cup cream into soup. Simmer 5 minutes; degrease if necessary. If desired, thin soup with any remaining mushroom soaking liquid and more cream. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces dried morels or 2 ounces porcini mushrooms, 3 cups warm water, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup chopped shallot, and more.

Yes, Wild 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.

Wild Mushroom Bisque

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