CREAMED MUSHROOMS

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Easy and elegant. The perfect side for a roast, or a first course in its own right accompanied by fresh, crusty bread and a glass of wine. From Gourmet, December 1997.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs fresh white mushrooms
1 lb fresh exotic mushroom (such as porcini, chanterelles, or Portobellos)
1/2 lb shallot
3/8 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons cognac
2/3 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon paprika (preferably mild Hungarian)
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
2/3 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Cut white mushrooms lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges and chop exotic mushrooms.
  • Finely chop shallots.
  • In a deep 12 inch heavy skillet cook shallots in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
  • Add Cognac and cook over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Stir in mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
  • Add broth, heavy cream, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • (May be made up to this point 1 day ahead and cooled completely before being chilled, covered. Reheat mushrooms before proceeding.) Mince parsley.
  • Remove skillet from heat and stir in parsley and sour cream.
  • Heat mushrooms over moderate heat, stirring, until hot (do not let boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 78, Sodium 127.2, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 9.1

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