Curried Mushroom Soup Recipes

CURRIED SQUASH-MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Place squash halves on a microwave-safe plate; cook in the microwave for 10 minutes. Remove peel and seeds. Place cooked squash flesh in a food processor and puree.
• Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add mushrooms and onion. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in flour and curry powder, cook 5 minutes more. Gradually stir in chicken stock and wine. Cook until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 more minutes. Whisk in cooked squash, honey, and nutmeg. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
• Stir cream into soup and reheat if necessary.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Combine the chicken, carrots, bay leaf and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Add 3 cups broth and bring to a boil; immediately reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the chicken is just firm, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the butter in another saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the onion is soft, 5 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook for 1 minute. Add the rice and the remaining 3 cups broth. Increase the heat to medium, cover and simmer until the rice falls apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the chicken from its broth; discard the skin and shred the meat into pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the same broth.
• Puree the rice mixture with an immersion blender until smooth (or use a regular blender, then return to the pan). Pour in the shredded chicken and broth, stirring gently to combine; bring to a simmer. Toss in the chopped herbs and serve the soup with lemon wedges.
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CURRIED MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Pour the boiling water, the oysters and dried mushrooms in a bowl and set aside to soak.
• preheat a heavy stockpot over medium heat for about 1 minute, then spray it twice with the vegetable oil.
• add the leeks and saute for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until translucent.
• add the flour and curry powder.
• stir with a wooden spoon until the leeks are well coated.
• add the milk and bouillon cube.
• raise the heat to high and cook just until bubbles begin to form around the edge.
• lower the heat to low and whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
• stir in the fresh mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
• meanwhile remove the reconstituted mushrooms from their soaking liquid, strain, squeeze out excess moisture, and roughly chop.
• add to the stockpot and cook for 1 minute more.
• stir in the sherry.

CURRIED PUMPKIN AND MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Use a large saucepan to sauté the mushrooms, onion and butter until onions are clear.
• Add flour and curry powder and blend, stirring for five minutes.
• Add stock, pumpkin, brown sugar and nutmeg, stirring until blended.
• Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth.
• Add milk or whipping cream.
• Reheat until hot.
• For Vegetarian use the vegetable stock.

CURRIED SQUASH AND MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• • Cut squash lengthwise, bake face down on oiled tray in 375° oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Scoop out insides, discarding seeds. Put pulp in blender with water or stock and purée. Combine in saucepan with juice. Heat butter in a skillet, add onion, garlic, salt, spices. Sauté until onion is soft. Add mushrooms, cover, cook 10 minutes. Add sauté to squash. Heat gently. Add a few dashes cayenne. Can simmer awhile, or serve immediately.