Wolfgang puck's mushroom soup

46 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsMushrooms
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1tablespoonButter
2tablespoonsMinced shallot
½Bay leaf
¼teaspoonDried thyme
2cupsWhipping cream
cupChicken stock
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonFreshly ground pepper
1teaspoonCornstarch dissolved in 1 T water
1tablespoonChpd parsley, garnish

Directions

Chop mushrooms with lemon juice in food processor. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and saute lightly. Add mushrooms, bay leaf and thyme and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is completely evaporated, about 10 minutes. Blend cream, chicken stock, salt and pepper and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add dissolved cornstarch and simmer 10 minutes longer. Adjust seasoning. Ladle into heated bowls and sprinkle with parsley. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Submitted By DAN KLEPACH On 04-28-95