Wild Mushroom And Navy Bean Soup Recipes

CREAM OF WILD MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a dry paper towel. Don't wash them! Separate the stems, trim off any bad parts, and coarsely chop the stems. Slice the mushroom caps 1/4-inch thick and, if they are big, cut them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
• To make the stock, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large pot. Add the chopped mushroom stems, the onion, carrot, the sprig of thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are soft. Add 6 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Strain, reserving the liquid. You should have about 4 1/2 cups of stock. If not, add some water.
• Meanwhile, in another large pot, heat the remaining 1/4 pound of butter and add the leeks. Cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the leeks begin to brown. Add the sliced mushroom caps and cook for 10 minutes, or until they are browned and tender. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the white wine and stir for another minute, scraping the bottom of the pot. Add the mushroom stock, minced thyme leaves, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the half-and-half, cream, and parsley, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and heat through but do not boil. Serve hot.

CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP WITH LITTLE WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Clean the mushrooms. Slice half of them and finely chop the other half.
• In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic. Stirring frequently, saute until the moisture evaporates and the mushrooms begin to turn golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add the sherry and cook until it evaporates. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the stock and beans and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 15 minutes.
• Turn the heat off and stir in milk or cream. Salt and pepper to taste.

WILD MUSHROOM AND NAVY BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a big soup pot, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add in mushrooms, garlic, green onions, and salt; saute until mushrooms have released their liquid and are browned, about 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with flour and saute for 2 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in stock and wine.
• Add in beans and bring to a boil, stirring often.
• Decrease heat and simmer for about 20 minutes to blend the flavors.
• Stir in cream, cayenne, and salt/black pepper to taste; reheat over medium heat until steaming, stirring often.
• Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with chives.

MUSHROOM BEAN BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Soak beans according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook the mushrooms, onions and leek in butter over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Add beans and remaining ingredients to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until beans and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

MUSHROOM BARLEY WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Caramelize shallots and garlic, about 1 minute.
• Add cremini and shiitake mushrooms. Cook for 3-5 mins until they get a little soft.
• Add vegetable stock, water, salt, and pepper, barley, and parsley. Bring to a boil then cover and simmer for 15 mins.
• Add tomato paste and lemon juice. Cover and continue to simmer for another 15-20 mins, until barley is cooked all the way through.