If you are a fan of fresh (or even dried) morel mushrooms, this is the soup for you. Everyone who eats morels knows that they go best sauteed with onions, garlic and butter. This incorporates all of those ingredients to create a magnificently creamy soup, strong with morel flavor, but not too overpowering. This isn’t healthy eating, and I don’t recommend trying to make it that way. Just eat less of it! Serve with crusty bread or garlic croutons.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 large onion, diced
- 8 ounces fresh morel mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chicken soup base
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/8 teaspoon ground dried thyme
- salt to taste
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, and morels; cook, stirring frequently, until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken soup base and flour; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in water and cream; bring to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes.
Step 2
Puree half of the soup in small batches, filling the blender no more than halfway full each time. Return soup puree to pot. Cook on low 10 to 15 minutes. Season with thyme and salt and pepper before serving.
Cook’s Note:
You can use 4 ounces of dried morels if fresh are unavailable; soak them in warm water for 30 minutes before using. Reserve the soaking water to add to the bisque.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
---|---|
Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 663 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat67g | 86% |
Saturated Fat42g | 211% |
Cholesterol225mg | 75% |
Sodium753mg | 33% |
Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 30% |
Calcium107mg | 8% |
Iron1mg | 8% |
Potassium176mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Powered by the ESHA Research Database ? 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved
source by allrecipe
Leave feedback about this