Wild Mushroom Bisque Recipe

Name: Wild Mushroom Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs mushrooms; 1 head celery, chopped; 2 onions, chopped; 3 leeks, white parts chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped; 2 lbs unsalted butter; 1 lb flour; 1 bunch parsley; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper; 3 quarts chicken stock; 1 quart heavy cream; 4 ounces madeira wine; 4 ounces cognac; 2 lbs lump crabmeat; 1 lb shiitake mushroom, sliced thin

Servings: persons

4 lbs mushrooms
1 head celery, chopped
2 onions, chopped
3 leeks, white parts chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 lbs unsalted butter
1 lb flour
1 bunch parsley
1 sprig fresh thyme
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
3 quarts chicken stock
1 quart heavy cream
4 ounces madeira wine
4 ounces cognac
2 lbs lump crabmeat
1 lb shiitake mushroom, sliced thin

1
Make a mushroom stock by sauteing the mushrooms, onions, leeks, and garlic in 1/2 lb butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
2
Add chicken stock, parsley stems, thyme, black pepper and bay leaves and simmer over medium heat for 1.5 hours.
3
Let 1 lb butter stand at room temperature until soft and then mix butter with 1 lb flour to make a Buerre Manie.
4
Strain the mushroom stock after 1 1/2 hours cooking time, press on the ingredients to get all the juices and flavor out.
5
In a large pot combine the mushroom stock and cream, and bring to a simmer.
6
Add the Buerre Manie a little at a time to thicken the soup, this should be done off the heat.
7
Add about 3/4 of the flour mixture, blending very well.
8
Return to the heat and slowly bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
If the soup needs to be thicker add a little more of the Buerre Manie to adjust.
10
Add Cognac and Madeira to finish.
11
Saute 2 lbs crabmeat in 3 oz butter and add to the soup.
12
Saute the 1 lb of Shiitake mushrooms in 3 oz butter and add to the soup.
13
Serve to 20 very happy people!

2448

kcal

Calories

197

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs mushrooms, 1 head celery, chopped, 2 onions, chopped, 3 leeks, white parts chopped, 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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