member logon   about the Circus   search for recipes   print this recipe   mimi's cyber kitchen
free registration   member pages   what's new   email this recipe   discussion boards
Email to Lily Sharma      

Recipe Categories:

    CREAMY LEEK, POTATO & MUSHROOM STEW


    Source of Recipe


    Suzy

    Recipe Introduction


    A Vegetarian Delight!


    List of Ingredients




    1/2 ounce dried porcini mushroom
    1 cup boiling water
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    2 large leeks -- thinly sliced
    4 celery stalks -- peeled; thinly sliced
    2 cloves garlic -- minced
    1 teaspoon dried thyme
    1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 pound portobello mushrooms or fresh cremini mushrooms
    28 ounces canned tomatoes with juice -- coarsely chopped
    1 cup vegetable stock -- hearty
    2 large potatoes -- peeled, cubed (1/2-inch)
    1/2 cup whipping cream
    3 ounces blue cheese -- crumbled (Maytag or Gorgonzola)

    Recipe



    1. In a heatproof measuring cup or bowl, combine dried mushrooms and boiling water. Let stand for 30 minutes and strain, reserving liquid. Pat mushrooms dry and grit-free; chop finely and set aside.

    2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks and celery and cook, stirring, until softened. Add garlic, thyme, pepper, salt and dried mushrooms and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add fresh mushrooms and cook, stirring until they are well integrated into mixture. Add tomatoes, stock and reserved mushroom liquid and bring to a boil.

    3. Place potatoes in stoneware. Add contents of skillet and stir.

    4. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender: LOW 8 to 10 hrs; HIGH 4 to 5 hrs.

    5. Stir in cream and cheese. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted into sauce and mixture is hot and bubbling.

 

 

 


previous page | recipe circus home page | member pages
mimi's cyber kitchen |