Best Sherried Brie And Porcini Mushroom Soup Recipes

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MUSHROOM BRIE SOUP



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This Mushroom Brie Soup is decadent, rich, earthy, creamy, and so easy to make. Browned butter makes the flavor extra deep for this one pot, vegetarian recipe.

Provided by Elizabeth Lindemann

Categories     Soup

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons butter
1 onion (diced)
1 lb. cremini mushrooms (sliced or chopped (baby portobellos))
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock/broth (or vegetable or mushroom broth)
8 oz. brie (rinds removed and cut into small wedges or cubes*)
1 cup heavy cream
kosher salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
croutons and/or parsley (for garnish (if desired))

Steps:

  • Melt the butter (4 tablespoons) in a medium or large pot over medium high heat. Once it's melted, continue heating until foamy and beginning to turn brown.
  • Immediately add the diced onion and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Stir, turn heat down to medium, then allow to sauté untouched for approximately 5 minutes, or until liquid has mostly evaporated.
  • Add flour (1/4 cup); stir to coat.
  • Add chicken broth (4 cups), stir, bring to a boil.
  • Turn heat down to simmer. Add cubed brie (8 oz.) and continue simmering until melted (if there are a few chunks that won't melt, don't worry about it).
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to desired consistency (alternatively, you can use a standard blender in batches).
  • Add the heavy cream (1 cup) to soup and stir in. Turn off heat, and taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Serve hot, garnished with croutons and/or parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 898 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BRIE MUSHROOM SOUP



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Simmer up the earthy flavor of fresh mushrooms and the richness of Brie cheese in one delicious, creamy soup. I serve big bowlfuls to warm up everyone on chilly days.-Maria Emmerich, River Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 large onions, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons dill weed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed, cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in broth, paprika, soy sauce and dill. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes., In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Stir into mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat; add remaining ingredients. Cook and stir until cheese is melted (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BRIE AND WILD MUSHROOM SOUP



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I obtained this recipe at a local home and garden show a few years ago. The rich, comforting soup is sure to please on chilly days.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cream sherry
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms (such as shiitake, cremini and oyster)
8 shallots, finely chopped
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, rind removed, cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Place sherry in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced by half. Set aside., In a Dutch oven, melt butter. Add mushrooms and shallots; saute until tender. Add parsley and lemon juice. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and reduced sherry., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Add the cream, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MUSHROOM AND BRIE SOUP



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Mushroom and Brie Soup is a classic creamy mushroom soup kicked up a notch with lots of luxurious Brie cheese. It's perfect for a cozy dinner on the couch or a special first course for holiday meal.

Provided by Sue Moran

Categories     Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds cremini mushrooms (use any variety you like)
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2-3 large shallots (peeled and finely diced)
3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
2 Tbsp flour
1/2 cup Marsala wine
2 cups chicken stock (or veggie stock)
2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
6 ounces Brie cheese (rind removed, cut in chunks)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400F
  • Brush the mushrooms with a clean dish towel to clean them, do not get them wet.
  • Trim the stem ends, and then quarter the mushrooms. Put on a dry baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, tossing them a couple of times. They will lose their moisture, shrink up, and brown.
  • Meanwhile melt the butter in a large skillet and saute the shallots for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and saute another 5 minutes until the shallot has softened.
  • Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for a minute. Add the wine and stir to deglaze the pan.
  • Add the stock, the mushrooms, and the fresh thyme, and bring up to a simmer. Turn down the heat, cover and gently simmer for about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
  • Add the cream and the cubed Brie. Stir to melt the cheese.
  • Puree the soup, in batches. Taste to adjust the seasonings, and add a bit more stock or water if it seems too thick.
  • Serve with a garnish of sliced mushrooms and more fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 311 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WILD MUSHROOM SOUP WITH SHERRY



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ounce dried Porcini mushrooms
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
6 ounces fresh Shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced
1/2 cup dry Sherry, plus additional for garnish
4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
4 ounces Enoki mushrooms, trimmed
Chopped epazote, oregano or chives

Steps:

  • Place Porcini in medium bowl. Pour boiling water over. Let stand until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid. Strain soaking liquid through cheesecloth to remove any dirt. Coarsely chop Porcini.
  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium high heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, Shiitake and Porcini and saute until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Add Sherry and boil until almost all liquid evaporates. Add reserved soaking liquid and stock. Simmer soup 15 minutes to blend flavors. Add Enoki mushrooms and stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle with additional Sherry and garnish with epazote, oregano or chives.

SHERRIED BRIE AND PORCINI MUSHROOM SOUP



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William Glenn Cafe in Sacramento serves this wonderful creamy mushroom soup. Its taken me a while to perfect it. I love to serve this with warm french bread.

Provided by kmergirl

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb brie cheese
2 cups dry sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lb porcini mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup shallot, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups low sodium beef broth
1 3/4 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped for garnish
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Trim the rind from the brie and then roughly tear it into 2-inch pieces. (It is easy to trim if you first place the cheese in the freezer for 30 minutes or until it is sufficiently hard.) Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, reduce the sherry over medium-high heat to 1 cup. Set aside.
  • in a medium stockpot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms, shallots, and lemon juice and cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, add the flour, and stir until the flour is fully incorporated.
  • Return the mixture to heat and add the beef broth and reserved sherry. Raise the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the trimmed Brie, stirring until the cheese has melted. Add the half and half and pepper and continue to simmer without boiling for 5 minutes.
  • ladle the soup into separate bowls and garnish each with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chives.

MUSHROOM AND BRIE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 parts kosher salt
2 parts granulated garlic
1 part dry whole thyme
1 part paprika
1/2 part ground black pepper
2 cups butter
1 cup diced onions
1/2 cup chopped garlic
3 pounds mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons Chaps seasoning blend
2 cups red wine
3 cups fresh chicken stock
4 cups heavy cream
3 cups half-and-half
2 cups shredded Brie cheese
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all of the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Melt the butter in soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and saute until the mushrooms are soft and reduced in size. Add the Chaps seasoning blend and stir. Deglaze the pot with 1 cup red wine and let it come to a boil. Add the chicken stock, heavy cream, and half-and-half. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool slightly before adding it to a blender.
  • Carefully pour the mushroom mixture into a blender. Blend until the mushrooms are all consistently chopped into small pieces. Add the mixture to the soup pot and bring it up to a simmer. Slowly stir in the cheeses while mixing with a whip or whisk. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy!

CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP



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Use porcini and wild mushrooms to make this rich and creamy soup that makes a filling yet light supper for cold nights. Serve with croutons and chives

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Snack, Soup, Starter, Supper

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

25g dried porcini (ceps)
50g butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, sliced
thyme sprigs
400g mixed wild mushrooms
850ml vegetable stock
200ml tub crème fraîche
4 slices white bread, about 100g, cubed
chives and truffle oil, to serve

Steps:

  • Bring a kettle to the boil, then pour the water over the dried porcini just to cover. Heat half the butter in a saucepan, then gently sizzle the onion, garlic and thyme for 5 mins until softened and starting to brown. Drain the porcini, reserving the juice, then add to the onion with the mixed wild mushrooms. Leave to cook for 5 mins until they go limp.
  • Pour over the stock and the reserved juices, bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 mins. Stir in crème fraîche, then simmer for a few mins more. Blitz the soup with a hand blender or liquidiser, pass through a fine sieve, then set aside.
  • Heat the remaining butter in a frying pan, fry the bread cubes until golden, then drain on kitchen paper. To serve, heat the soup and froth up with a hand blender, if you like. Ladle the soup into bowls, scatter over the croûtons and chives and drizzle with truffle oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.89 milligram of sodium

SHERRIED CREAM OF PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Blender     Mushroom     Onion     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Sherry     Winter     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound portobello mushrooms
1 small onion
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Quarter and thinly slice mushrooms and chop onion. In a heavy saucepan cook mushrooms and onion in butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and any liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated. Add water and cream and simmer 15 minutes. In a blender purée half of mixture (use caution when blending hot liquids) and stir purée, Sherry, and salt and pepper to taste into mixture remaining in pan. Heat soup until hot and stir in chives.

PORCINI MUSHROOM SOUP



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Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Soup/Stew     Mushroom     Tomato     Appetizer     Hanukkah     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 ounces dried porcini mushrooms (1 cup)
6 cups tepid water plus 2 cups hot water, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 stick unsalted butter
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds white mushrooms, sliced or quartered
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill

Steps:

  • Soak porcini in 2 cups hot water 15 minutes.
  • Cook onion in butter with 1 teaspoon salt in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Add celery, carrot, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer porcini with a slotted spoon to pot and strain soaking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a large glass measure. Add white mushrooms to pot with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, remaining 6 cups water, and porcini-soaking liquid. Simmer, partially covered, 30 minutes.
  • Purée 1 cup vegetables and 1 cup liquid in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids), then return to pot. Stir in parsley, dill, and salt to taste.

PORCINI MUSHROOM SOUP



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This is an easy and delicious soup. The porcini mushrooms add richness and depth of flavour not often found in vegetarian soups. For a lighter broth, skip the purreeing step. The soup is based on a recipe from "Gourmet Magazine" (Dec. 2008). Soup, without dill and parsley, can be made 3 days ahead and chilled. Add herbs after reheating.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (1 cup)
6 cups tepid water, plus
2 cups hot water, divided
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 lbs white mushrooms, sliced or 1 1/2 lbs finely chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill (you can also use thyme)

Steps:

  • Soak porcini in 2 cups hot water 15 minutes.
  • Cook onion in butter with 1 teaspoon salt in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden brown,.
  • 10 to 12 minutes. Add celery, carrot, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer porcini with a slotted spoon to pot and strain soaking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a large glass measure.
  • Add white mushrooms to pot with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, remaining 6 cups water, and porcini-soaking liquid. Simmer, partially covered, 30 minutes.
  • Purée 1 cup vegetables and 1 cup liquid in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids), then return to pot. Stir in parsley, dill, and salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.4, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 24.6, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 3.5

SHERRIED MUSHROOM SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Mushroom     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Sherry     Shallot     Simmer     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large shallots, chopped fine (about 1/2 cup)
3/4 pound mushrooms, half of them sliced and the rest chopped fine
3 tablespoons cream Sherry
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or scallion greens

Steps:

  • In a saucepan melt butter with oil over moderate heat until foam subsides and sauté shallots and mushrooms over moderately high heat, stirring, until liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown. Add Sherry and boil until evaporated. Stir in broth and simmer 15 minutes, or until mixture is reduced to about 2 1/2 cups. Stir in chives or scallion greens and season soup with salt and pepper.

PORCINI MUSHROOM SOUP



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A delicious earthy broth good for a cold night (Taken from cookstr.com). When the grocery store produce aisle is bare, I substitute button mushrooms for either the creminis, the porcinis (or both). I also add 1/2 cup wild rice before the 45 minute simmer.

Provided by SmallTownChef

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 1/3 cups boiling water
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 onions, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, with leaves finely chopped
4 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
3 cups vegetable stock
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
4 cups diced day-old crusty bread

Steps:

  • Prepare ahead:The soup can be made through step 3, then cooled, covered, and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat, then add the bread.
  • Combine the dried porcini and boiling water in a small bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes. Drain through a fine sieve, reserving the soaking liquid. Coarsely chop the soaked mushrooms.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the celery and cook 5 minutes more, until the celery is tender. Stir in the mushrooms, garlic, rosemary, and thyme and cook until the mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes more.
  • Add the stock, tomatoes, and the soaked mushrooms and their liquid. Bring to a boil over high heat. Return the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Stir in the bread. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir well so the bread can break up and thicken the soup. Spoon into deep bowls, drizzle each serving with olive oil, and serve hot.
  • *If using fresh porcinis, don't soak them. Simply slice and add with creminis. Also, add 1 additional cup of stock*.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 14.9, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 1.4

WILD MUSHROOM SOUP WITH SHERRY



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Wine     Blender     Garlic     Mushroom     Vegetable     Lunch     Sherry     White Wine     Fall     Winter     Party     Shallot     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, room temperature
2 cups sliced celery
1 cup sliced shallots
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups sliced stemmed fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 6 ounces)
3 cups sliced crimini mushrooms (about 6 ounces)
3 cups sliced oyster mushrooms (about 4 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup dry Sherry
1/4 cup all purpose flour
8 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Melt 6 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add celery, shallots, onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add all mushrooms and sauté until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add white wine and Sherry. Boil until liquid is reduced to glaze, about 6 minutes.
  • Mix remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup flour in small bowl until smooth paste forms. Add flour paste to mushroom mixture in pot; stir until mixture melts and coats vegetables. Gradually mix in stock. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until mushrooms are tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in blender or processor until smooth. Return soup to pot. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat before serving.) Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

SHERRIED MUSHROOM SOUP



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This recipe is from Cooking Light Magazine. Soup has a very intense flavor and is wonderful on a cold fall evening. Very good!

Provided by Susan Dillard

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 lb shallot, coarsely chopped
6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms
2 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 4 ounces mushrooms)
3/4 cup dry sherry
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • To prepare broth, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add thyme and shallots; cook 10 minutes or until shallots are golden brown.
  • Stir in broth and porcini mushrooms; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour.
  • Stain broth mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids.
  • Return broth mixture to pan.
  • Stir in shiitake mushrooms and sherry; cook 10 minutes over low heat.
  • Stir in chives.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.8, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 700.4, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 6.3

MUSHROOM AND DRIED PORCINI SOUP



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This has such an intense flavor for such a simple soup. With virtually no fat in the soup, it has a tonic quality, and not only makes a great starter or light supper, but a delicious and effective between meal pick-me-up.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 1h45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (about 1 cup, approximately)
2 cups boiling water
4 ounces fresh white mushrooms or fresh shiitakes, cleaned
1 quart chicken or vegetable stock
2 large garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 (14-ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
A few drops fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
4 to 8 thin slices baguette, toasted and rubbed with a cut clove or garlic
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Place the dried porcinis in a bowl or a pyrex measuring cup and cover with 2 cups boiling water. Let sit for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, wipe the fresh mushrooms, trim away the bottoms if they're sandy, break off the stems and set them aside. Set aside the caps in a separate bowl.
  • Drain the porcinis through a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a bowl. Squeeze over the strainer to extract as much flavorful liquid as possible and set aside the broth. Rinse the mushrooms in several changes of water. Measure the mushroom soaking water and add water to make 2 cups.
  • In a soup pot or a large saucepan, combine the mushroom soaking liquid, the chicken or vegetable stock, the soaked porcinis, fresh mushroom stems, garlic, tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon salt, and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer over very low heat for 1 hour. Strain the soup and return to the saucepan. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Slice the fresh mushroom caps paper-thin, toss with a couple of drops of lemon juice, and add to the soup pot. Heat through for 5 minutes.
  • If garnishing with the garlic croutons, top them with Parmesan and place in a hot oven or toaster until the Parmesan has melted. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each bowl with chopped fresh chives and a crouton or two if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1189 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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