BLACK MUSHROOM SOUP

Black Mushroom Soup image

Provided by dicentra

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
1 ounce dried cloud ear mushrooms
2 cups boiling water
cooking spray
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup sliced green onion
5 cups chicken broth
3 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
salt and pepper

Steps:

Place dried mushrooms in a bowl; pour boiling water over. Let stand until mushrooms are softened, about 15 minutes.
Drain, reserving liquid. Slice mushrooms, discarding tough stems from the shiitakes.
Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add sliced dried mushrooms, reserved liquid and broth; heat to boiling.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes, adding cremini mushrooms in the last 10 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.5, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 624.4, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 4.9