Mushroom Scallion Soup Recipes

FRENCH MUSHROOM AND SCALLION SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large pot over moderate heat.
• Saute the scallions and garlic until tender but not too brown, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the flour and cook 2 to 3 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste.
• Add the stock and mushrooms and bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.
• Simmer covered for 5 minutes.
• Puree in batches using an electric blender or food processor.
• (If you have one, an immersion blender is the best!) Strain, return to the pot and add the cream or half& half, salt, and pepper.
• Reheat and serve garnished with chopped fresh herbs.
• Serve with a crusty loaf of French bread and a glass of wine.

MUSHROOM SOUP WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Chop half of the mushrooms.
• Put stock in a saucepan, add the chopped mushrooms, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Puree the mixture in a food processor or a blender, then force through a sieve back into the saucepan.
• Melt butter in a heavy skillet. Saute the mushroom caps along with the scallions, garlic and fresh ginger over high heat until lightly browned. Stir in the ground ginger. Add the contents of the skillet to the saucepan.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. Reheat and serve, garnished with coriander.

SCALLION SOUP

Steps:

• Combine scallions with 1 cup of the broth in a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish or casserole with a lid. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap or with lid. Cook at 100 percent power for 12 minutes in a 650- to 700-watt oven. If using plastic, prick to release steam.
• Remove from oven and uncover. Pour mixture into a food processor and puree. Pour back into souffle dish. Dissolve cornstarch in remaining broth and add to scallion mixture. Cover and cook for 8 minutes. If using plastic, prick to release steam.
• Remove from oven. Uncover, stir in salt and pepper and serve.