Double mushroom soup w/ sauteed shitakes

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2teaspoonsOlive oil
3Whole shallots -- diced
¼cupMarsala wine -- (dry)
1poundsWhite Mushrooms -- chopped
Fine
½poundsShiitake mushrooms
1teaspoonThyme -- minced
cupChicken stock
2teaspoonsParsley

Directions

1)_ Heat 1 teaspoon of oul in non-reactine pan. Add shallots and cook over moderate heat till slightly soft but not browned. Add marsala and cook till just evaporated but no more. Add white mushrooms shitake stems, thyme ½ teaspoon salt and pepper and cook of 10 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. reduce heat cover and simmer for 30 minutes. strain the soup and return to the sauce pan. you should have about 3 cups. this may be done up to 1 day in advance

2)_ Heat remaining teaspoon of oil in large non-stick skillet. sliver the musroom caps and add them to the pan and season w/ salt & pepper. Cook over moderate heat. stirring occasionally untill softened and light brown. ladle the soup into large bowls and garnish w/ slivered shitake's and parsley.

Recipe By : Food & Wine Magazine Feb. 1995 File