MUSHROOM AND DRIED PORCINI SOUP

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This has such an intense flavor for such a simple soup. With virtually no fat in the soup, it has a tonic quality, and not only makes a great starter or light supper, but a delicious and effective between meal pick-me-up.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 1h45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (about 1 cup, approximately)
2 cups boiling water
4 ounces fresh white mushrooms or fresh shiitakes, cleaned
1 quart chicken or vegetable stock
2 large garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 (14-ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
A few drops fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
4 to 8 thin slices baguette, toasted and rubbed with a cut clove or garlic
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Place the dried porcinis in a bowl or a pyrex measuring cup and cover with 2 cups boiling water. Let sit for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, wipe the fresh mushrooms, trim away the bottoms if they're sandy, break off the stems and set them aside. Set aside the caps in a separate bowl.
  • Drain the porcinis through a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a bowl. Squeeze over the strainer to extract as much flavorful liquid as possible and set aside the broth. Rinse the mushrooms in several changes of water. Measure the mushroom soaking water and add water to make 2 cups.
  • In a soup pot or a large saucepan, combine the mushroom soaking liquid, the chicken or vegetable stock, the soaked porcinis, fresh mushroom stems, garlic, tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon salt, and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer over very low heat for 1 hour. Strain the soup and return to the saucepan. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Slice the fresh mushroom caps paper-thin, toss with a couple of drops of lemon juice, and add to the soup pot. Heat through for 5 minutes.
  • If garnishing with the garlic croutons, top them with Parmesan and place in a hot oven or toaster until the Parmesan has melted. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each bowl with chopped fresh chives and a crouton or two if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1189 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Galen Massey
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This soup was amazing! I made it for my family on a cold winter night, and it was the perfect comfort food. The soup was hearty and filling, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Bold Scale
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The soup was very flavorful and the mushrooms were very tender. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone.


Oluchi Juliet
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my husband and he loved it. The soup was very flavorful and the mushrooms were very tender. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone.


Steve Schreier
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I'm not usually a fan of mushroom soup, but this soup was amazing! The dried porcini mushrooms added a really rich and flavorful depth to the broth. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone, even if you're not a fan of mushroom soup.


Tadiwanashe Chirongonoro
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This soup was amazing! I made it for my family on a cold winter night, and it was the perfect comfort food. The soup was hearty and filling, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Barham Mustafa
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The soup was very flavorful and the mushrooms were very tender. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone.


Angelina Sanchez
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my husband and he loved it. The soup was very flavorful and the mushrooms were very tender. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone.


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I'm not usually a fan of mushroom soup, but this soup was amazing! The dried porcini mushrooms added a really rich and flavorful depth to the broth. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone, even if you're not a fan of mushroom soup.


Liyah Fleming
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This soup was amazing! I made it for my family on a cold winter night, and it was the perfect comfort food. The soup was hearty and filling, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Akpatakpa Emmanuel
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The soup was very flavorful and the mushrooms were very tender. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone.


KTV 375 MEDIA
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my husband and he loved it. The soup was very flavorful and the mushrooms were very tender. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone.


ebenezer mawia
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I'm not usually a fan of mushroom soup, but this soup was amazing! The dried porcini mushrooms added a really rich and flavorful depth to the broth. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone, even if you're not a fan of mushroom soup.


Romzan Alex
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This soup was so good! I made it for my family on a cold winter night, and it was the perfect comfort food. The soup was hearty and filling, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Nasteha Issa (Nash)
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich, flavorful broth and the tender mushrooms. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Nthabiseng Monei
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I used a mix of fresh mushrooms and dried porcini mushrooms, and the flavor was incredible. The soup was also very easy to make, and it was ready in just under an hour. I will definitely be making this soup again a