Creamy Chanterelle Mushroom Soup
This is a lovely version of cream of mushroom soup using chanterelles, perfect for a French dinner party.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Rinse mushrooms and pat dry. Slice in half. Rinse off any bugs or dirt and chop.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Melt butter in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir mushroom pieces into the shallots and toss in a generous pinch of salt to help draw out their juices. Add pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Continue to cook until mushroom pieces shrink in size and brown slightly, about 5 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Pour chicken stock into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, 10 to 20 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Ladle soup into a high-powered blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend on high until pureed, 1 to 2 minutes. Add half-and-half and blend for 1 minute more. Return blended soup to the pot. Heat until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings total)