Wild Mushroom Soup With Cognac

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   Combine the cepes and white wine in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat.

2. 2

   Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Stain the liguid from the mushrooms through a fine mesh sieve and reserve. Coarsely chop the cepes and reserve.

4. 4

   Melt the butter in a soup pot over medium heat.

5. 5

   Add the white mushrooms and saute until they begin to exude their juices, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the cepes mushrooms, reserved white wine, milk and cream and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

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   Lower the heat and simmer the soup uncovered, stirring every now and then, for about 45 minutes.

8. 8

   With a slotted spoon remove about 1-1/2.

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   cups of the mushrooms from the soup and reserve.

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    Puree the soup in a blender until very smooth and return the soup to pot.

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    Add the reserved mushrooms.

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    Add chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Stir in cognac.

13. 13

    Warm the soup until heated through. Do not boil.

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    Garnish with sliced mushrooms or parsley.

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    Preparation time is also cooking time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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