Wild Mushroom Soup Recipe

Name: Wild Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. shiitake mushroom; 3/4 c. portobello mushrooms; 1/4 c. dried porcini mushrooms (soaked for 5 minutes in 1/4 c. water); 1 c. button mushrooms, sliced; 1/4 c. minced shallot; 1 small onion, peeled and minced; 2 Tbsp. olive oil or butter; 1/4 c. dry sherry; 1 qt. chicken stock or broth, heated; 1 c. heavy cream; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 Tbsp. fresh tarragon, chopped; creme fraiche for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

3/4 c. shiitake mushroom
3/4 c. portobello mushrooms
1/4 c. dried porcini mushrooms (soaked for 5 minutes in 1/4 c. water)
1 c. button mushrooms, sliced
1/4 c. minced shallot
1 small onion, peeled and minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil or butter
1/4 c. dry sherry
1 qt. chicken stock or broth, heated
1 c. heavy cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. fresh tarragon, chopped
creme fraiche for garnish, optional

1
Separate the stems from the caps of the wild mushrooms.
2
Do not wash the mushrooms, but rub them with a dry cloth; reserve the tops.
3
In a heavy 10-inch skillet over medium heat, saute the wild mushroom stems, shallots, onions and button mushrooms in the olive oil or butter.
4
After 1 minute, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates.
5
Deglaze with sherry by pouring it over the mushroom mixture and scraping the sides of the pan.
6
Incorporate the mushroom pieces into the liquid. Add the hot stock or broth.
7
Simmer 3 minutes or until mushrooms are very soft.
8
Place the mushroom stem mixture into the food processor and puree until smooth.
9
Return the mixture to the pot and add the cream.
10
Dice the reserved mushroom caps and add them to the soup.
11
Simmer until the soup has thickened slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
To serve, ladle into warmed bowls and garnish with chopped tarragon or a swirl of creme fraiche.

357

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. shiitake mushroom, 3/4 c. portobello mushrooms, 1/4 c. dried porcini mushrooms (soaked for 5 minutes in 1/4 c. water), 1 c. button mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Wild Mushroom Soup 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 Soup

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