WILD MUSHROOM SOUP

Wild Mushroom Soup image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
12 ounces mixed mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake and oyster, stemmed and chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons Marsala, optional
About 1/4 cup creme fraiche, for serving
1 tablespoon sliced chives (1/2-inch pieces)
Olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

Melt the butter in a small Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 12 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high, add the mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms release their liquid but do not brown, about 8 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth (be careful when blending hot liquids). Add the Marsala if using and season with salt and pepper.
Pour the soup into 4 bowls. Dollop with the creme fraiche and sprinkle with the chives. Drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil over top.