Tuesday, December 04, 2007

"BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE!" ~ CREAM of WILD MUSHROOM & LEEK SOUP

~ Magical talking tree

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CREAM of WILD MUSHROOM & LEEK SOUP

~ Curl up by the fire and enjoy this earthy soup.

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3 cups fresh assorted sliced wild mushrooms ( shiitaki, portobello, baby portobello, chanterelles, cremini, oyster, morels, etc.)

1 cup sliced domestic mushrooms

1/2 lb. sweet butter

1 bunch cleaned, trimmed of tops, and julienned leeks

1 tsp. minced garlic

1 finely chopped red pepper

3 additional Tbsp. sweet butter

1/4 cup flour

6 cups organic chicken stock

2 cups heavy cream or half & half

3 Tbsp. sherry or Madeira

1 Tbsp. chopped thyme

coarse salt & freshly ground pepper

chopped green onion or fresh chives for garnish

  • Melt butter in large stockpot and saute leeks and garlic until translucent. Add red pepper and mushrooms. Saute 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Melt remaining 3 Tbsp. butter in saucepan. Add flour and whisk constantly to achieve a light brown roux. Slowly add 2 cups chicken stock, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Add remaining chicken stock to sauteed mushrooms and leek mixture. Whisk in roux and cream. Simmer until heated through. Add sherry (Madeira) and thyme, adjusting seasonings to taste with salt & pepper. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or chives. (Serves 6-8)


2 comments:

Mark said...

Hi Joey,
Magic tree, loads of snow what more could you ask for. Like what you have done with the remember November post.

Cheers Mark

Catherine said...

Hi Joey!
It has been snowing here all day today! ~Your soup sounds delicious!
I have a face like that on a tree...we both have magical talking tree's..:) I hope you are having a good week!
Hug's from your bloggin Sis..
Cat