Shiitake Mushroom Bisque With Pumpkin Recipes

SHIITAKE MUSHROOM BISQUE WITH PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and butter in a large heavy saucepan. Add onion and saute until tender but not brown. Add garlic, saute a few minutes longer, then stir in the mushrooms.
• Saute, stirring, for several minutes, then add pumpkin and stock. Simmer about 30 minutes until the pumpkin is tender.
• Puree the mixture in a blender or a food processor.
• Return the puree to the saucepan and add the half-and-half. Bring to a simmer and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve sprinkled with pumpkin seeds and parsley.

MUSHROOM BISQUE

Steps:

• In a 2-quart pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add mushrooms and onions and bring back to a simmer. Reduce heat to a slow simmer and cover for at least 1 hour.
• Roux:
• In a separate large pot, melt the butter, then add the flour. Whisk until evenly incorporated. Continue to whisk while slowly adding half-and-half to the roux. Add bay leaf and stir constantly until the sauce is thickened and smooth. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
• Add the mushroom broth to the roux and stir until evenly incorporated. Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce, to taste. Serve immediately.

FRESH MUSHROOM BISQUE

Steps:

• Combine the domestic mushrooms, 6 scallions, thyme, Sherry, broth, salt and pepper in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until the mushrooms are barely tender, about 5 minutes.
• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan until hot. Add the shiitake mushrooms and saute over medium-high heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Combine the mushroom broth and mustard in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Stir in the yogurt and strain. Ladle the soup into individual bowls. Garnish with remaining scallions.