Wild mushroom pumpkin soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupDried mushrooms (porcini and shiitake)
1cupHot water
1tablespoonOlive oil
1largeOnion, finely chopped
1cupSliced fresh mushrooms
2cupsVegetable stock
2cupsCooked or canned pumpkin
¼teaspoonNutmeg
¼teaspoonSalt, -=OR=-
1teaspoonTamari
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
Minced fresh parsley
Minced fresh chives

Directions

Soak dried porcini and shiitake mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes. Chop rehydrated mushrooms and reserve soaking liquid. Saute chopped onion and sliced fresh mushrooms and soaking liquid and vegetable stock.

Add pumpkin, nutmeg, salt or tamari and black pepper. Cook over medium heat and stir until heated through. Garnish with parsley and chives.

"The Associated Press" Posted by Karen Mintzias Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 11-13-95