Mushroom Soup With Port And Thyme

Recipe Ingredients

3 tablespoons	45ml	Olive oil - divided
1 cup	110g / 3.9oz	Diced celery
3 cups	187g / 6.6oz	Minced white onions
2 tablespoons	30ml	Minced garlic
3 tablespoons	45ml	Thyme leaves - divided
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground white pepper
1 1/4 lbs	567g / 20oz	Cremini mushrooms - divided
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Button mushrooms
2 cups	474ml	Port wine
8 cups	1896ml	Chicken stock
2 cups	474ml	Heavy cream
1 tablespoon	15ml	Butter
1 tablespoon	15ml	Flour

Recipe Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy stockpot on medium-low heat. Add the celery, onions, garlic, 2 tablespoons thyme and white pepper and saute over low heat until the vegetables are nearly tender, about 10 minutes.

Reserve eight cremini mushrooms (to use later for garnish), then mince the remaining cremini and button mushrooms in a food processor.

Add the mushrooms to the pot and continue to saute until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the Port, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer 30 more minutes. Add the cream and cook 15 more minutes.

Puree the soup in the same pot using a hand-held blender or remove to a blender, process until smooth and return to the pot.

In a small pan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour to make a paste to thicken the soup. Add to the pureed mixture, stirring until completely blended. Bring the soup to a simmer again, then reduce heat and continue to cook on low heat for 15 minutes until thickened, stirring often so as not to burn bottom of the pan.

Slice the reserved cremini mushrooms. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small saute pan. Add the sliced mushrooms and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Use to garnish the soup along with the remaining 1 tablespoon thyme leaves.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Each serving: 429 calories; 7 grams protein; 22 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams fiber; 30 grams fat; 16 grams saturated fat; 86 mg. cholesterol; 734 mg. sodium.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 10-15-2003

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