CREAM OF PORTABELLA SOUP

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This is a hearty soup and is perfect as lunch with a good hunk of crusty bread. And maybe a glass of wine... :-) Sometimes I add a bit of sherry to the soup.

Provided by Lori Loucas @jostlori

Categories     Cream Soups

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
2 pound(s) portabella mushrooms, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 1/2 cup(s) milk
8 slice(s) white bread
4 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, minced (divided use)
1 1/4 cup(s) heavy cream
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a heavy-bottomed dutch oven, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and onions and saute over medium-low heat until soft and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the milk to the pan. Tear the bread slices into pieces and add to the mix. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Pour the mixture into your blender container and puree until smooth. Return to the pan and add JUST 2 tablespoons of the parsley. Add the cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reheat.
  • Ladle soup into soup bowls and sprinkle remaining parsley over the servings.

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