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    Wild Mushroom Soup with Thyme


    Source of Recipe


    Bon Appetit, adapted by eve1969 to make plan friendly

    List of Ingredients




    (Original recipe called for - 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter)
    eve used a dash or two of Mrs Dash Low Sodium butter seasoning for flavor

    1/3 cup minced shallots
    1 1/2 pounds fresh wild mushrooms (such as stemmed shiitake, oyster and crimini), coarsely chopped
    1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
    3 garlic cloves, minced
    8 cups (about) Herb Ox low-salt chicken broth or 'Home Made"
    1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch chunks
    1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms,* brushed clean of any grit

    5 tablespoons Madeira

    Recipe



    In heavy non stick large pot over medium-high heat - Add shallots; sauté 1 minute. Add fresh mushrooms; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add thyme and garlic; sauté until mushrooms are golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in 6 cups broth, potatoes and porcini. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 25 minutes.

    Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Return soup to pot. Mix in Madeira and enough chicken broth to thin soup to desired consistency. Season with pepper. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Refrigerate.)

    Bring soup to simmer and serve.

    *Available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores and many supermarkets.

 

 

 

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