PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SOUP RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Saute the leeks and onions in butter in a large pot over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender; about 2-3 minutes.
• Lower heat, add the mushrooms, and cook about 10 minutes longer, covered, stirring occasionally.
• Raise heat to medium, stir in the flour, and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the thyme, bay leaf, broth, salt, sugar, and pepper.
• Simmer, partially covered, for about 10 minutes.
• Cool the soup slightly; discard the bay leaf; then puree the soup in batches in a blender or food processor.
• Return the pureed soup to the pan and add the cream.
• Cook over low heat until just heated through, but do not boil.
• Adjust seasonings if necessary, and serve garnished with parsley.

Steps:

• Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add green onions, and cook 2 minutes.
• Whisk together flour, broth, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; add to mushroom mixture, stirring well to combine. Bring to a boil, and cook, uncovered, 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• Combine sour cream and half-and-half in a small bowl, stirring until well blended. Stir into mushroom mixture, and cook, uncovered, over low heat, stirring often, 12 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)