Mushroom And Leek Soup With Thyme Cream Recipes

MUSHROOM AND LEEK SOUP WITH THYME CREAM

Steps:

• Using electric mixer, beat cream just until soft peaks form. Fold in 2 teaspoons thyme. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors. (Thyme cream can be made up to 1 day ahead. If cream separates, whisk until soft peaks re-form. ) Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before serving to come to room temperature.
• In 4-quart stock pot over moderately high heat, heat 2 tablespoons butter until hot but not smoking. Working in 2 batches (add 2 more tablespoons butter before second batch), cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to large bowl.
• In same stock pot over moderate heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in leeks, cover, and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add cooked mushrooms, sprinkle with flour, and stir until flour is evenly distributed. Stir in stock, then salt, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme. Bring to boil, stirring often, then reduce heat to low, set lid ajar, and simmer 20 minutes. (Soup can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated, covered. Reheat before serving.)
• Divide soup among 8 bowls and top each portion with dollop of thyme cream. Serve immediately.

CREAM OF MUSHROOM AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Wash leeks very well; slice and use white and green tender parts only. Sauté leeks in 1/2 cup butter until tender but not brown.
• 2. Add the mushrooms to the leeks and sauté mushrooms until soft, about 10 min. Blend in flour, salt and cayenne. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Cook, stirring, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 min.
• 3. Serve with a sprinkling of parsley.

CREAMY MUSHROOM-THYME SOUP

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes. Add mushrooms and thyme; cook 5 minutes longer., Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually whisk in stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add cream and sherry; heat through.

MUSHROOM LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, melt butter; add leeks, garlic and mushrooms. Saute about 7-10 minutes or until tender.
• Add broth, wine and potatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add spices and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

LEEK AND THYME SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in large saucepan.
• Add leeks and sprig of thyme, cover and cook 4-5 min until soft.
• Add potato and just enough cold water to cover vegetables.
• Cover and cook on low 30 minutes.
• Stir in milk and season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and simmer 30 min more; some of potato breaks up, leaving you with a thick semi-pureed effect.
• Remove sprig of thyme: the leaves will have fallen into the soup.
• Dish up 4 servings into soup bowls; just before serving stir 1 Tbs cream into each bowl.