THE DOVE'S NEST WILD MUSHROOM AND SMOKED GOUDA SOUP

The Dove's Nest Wild Mushroom and Smoked Gouda Soup image

Provided by Bren in LR

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
6 cups sliced white mushrooms
6 cups sliced portabella mushrooms (or other wild)
12 roasted garlic cloves
4 cups strong chicken stock
1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese (or smoked cheddar cheese)
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1 teaspoon chopped basil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat the oil in a medium stockpot. Saute the onions, mushrooms and garlic in the oil for 10 minutes. Add the chicken stock.
Bring to a boil. Add the cheese, stirring until melted. Pour into a blender container.
Process until the mixture is pureed. Add the vinegar, cream, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Process for 5 to 10 seconds to blend.
Ladle into soup bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 206.3, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 7.2