Best Forest Mushroom Bisque Recipes
FOREST MUSHROOM BISQUE
Canlis, Seattle, Washington. Bisques are creamy, rich soups based on a flavorful puree. The foundation of this one is a generous amount of fall's wild mushrooms, one of the more prized culinary treats each year in the Northwest. At Canlis, the chefs often use chanterelles, hedgehog mushrooms, or morels when they're in season, though the bisque is also delicious made with cultivated varieties such as shiitake mushrooms. The flavor and texture of the bisque will vary with the type (or types) you choose to use. It's made extra-rich with heavy cream at the restaurant, but you could lighten the bisque a touch by using half-and-half instead. Source: The Best Northwest Places Cookbook (Volume 2), Cynthia C. Nims.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- MELT 5 TABLESPOONS OF THE BUTTER in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and saute until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add all but 1 cup of the mushrooms and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Add the stock, cover, and cook just until the liquid comes to a slow boil, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture in small batches to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth; set aside.
- FINELY CHOP THE REMAINING 1 CUP MUSHROOMS.
- Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat, add the mushrooms, and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper; keep warm over low heat.
- COMBINE THE CREAM AND SHERRY in a large saucepan, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until the alcohol has evaporated and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the pureed mushroom mixture, and season to taste with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for a few minutes to allow the mushroom bisque to fully reheat.
- LADLE THE HOT BISQUE into individual soup bowls, spoon some of the sauteed mushrooms in the center, and add a small drizzle of truffle oil (if using).
- Serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.9, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 88.5, Sodium 199.4, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.4, Protein 7.7
CREAM OF WILD MUSHROOM SOUP
Ina Garten's Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup from Food Network features homemade stock, fresh herbs and a melange of mushrooms: shiitake, portobello and cremini.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time 1h50m
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a dry paper towel. Don't wash them! Separate the stems, trim off any bad parts, and coarsely chop the stems. Slice the mushroom caps 1/4-inch thick and, if they are big, cut them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- To make the stock, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large pot. Add the chopped mushroom stems, the onion, carrot, the sprig of thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are soft. Add 6 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Strain, reserving the liquid. You should have about 4 1/2 cups of stock. If not, add some water.
- Meanwhile, in another large pot, heat the remaining 1/4 pound of butter and add the leeks. Cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the leeks begin to brown. Add the sliced mushroom caps and cook for 10 minutes, or until they are browned and tender. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the white wine and stir for another minute, scraping the bottom of the pot. Add the mushroom stock, minced thyme leaves, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the half-and-half, cream, and parsley, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and heat through but do not boil. Serve hot.
WILD MUSHROOM BISQUE
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in the soup pot, add onion and leeks and celery, allow to caramelize over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the salt, garlic and thyme and saute 3 more minutes.
- Add the wine, raise the heat and reduce for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook them with the onion mixture over medium-low heat for 6 minutes, stirring part way through cooking. Pour in the soaked mushrooms, stock and add tofu. Taste and add more sea salt, if necessary. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove thyme branches. Let the soup cool slightly and then puree in the blender to make a smooth creamy soup.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley, Sauteed mushrooms, and a spoonful of tofu sour cream if you are feeling decadent.
- Cover the dried mushrooms with 1 cup hot water and set aside. Heat the olive oil in the soup pot and add the onions to caramelize. When they have turned a deep brown add the remaining vegetables, herbs, garlic, sea salt and saute an additional 3 minutes (add a little liquid if necessary). Add the dried porcini and their soaking liquid plus 9 cups cold water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 45 minutes uncovered. Strain the stock through a fine mesh colander.
- Use as is or return it to the stove to reduce and intensify the flavor. A general rule of thumb: it takes about 15 minutes at a slow boil to reduce the volume of liquid by one cup. Yield: 6 to 8 cups
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