Yield: 4 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 pounds | Domestic mushrooms |
| Pref small caps | |
| 1 medium | Onion(s), thinly sliced |
| 2 tablespoons | Soy sauce |
| 2 cups | Half-and-half |
| 1 tablespoon | Curry powder |
| ¼ teaspoon | Sugar |
| 1 teaspoon | Spanish paprika |
| 1 tablespoon | White wine vinegar |
| Heavy cream | |
| Salt | |
| Creme fraÂŚche or sour cream |
Separate the stems and caps of the mushrooms. Set stems aside. Place ¼ cup water in a small saucepan over high heat and add the mushroom caps. Bring the water to a boil, then lower to a simmer, add the onion, and cover tightly. Let the mushroom "sweat" for 5-7 min.
While the caps are cooking, combine the soy sauce, mushroom stems, ⅓ cup half-and-half, curry powder, sugar, paprika, and vinegar in a blender or food processor and process until you have a smooth, fairly thick puree.
Place the puree and mushrooms in a soup pot, along with the remaining half-and-half, adding just enough cream to desired thickness. Heat until warmed through, and season with salt to taste. Ladle into individual soup bowls and serve with a dollop of creme fraŒche or sour cream.
A Cook's Book of Mushrooms
by Jack Czarnecki
ISBN 1-885183-07-0
pg 42
Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 11-19-95