Mushroom Soup

  • MUSHROOM SOUP

    1T EVOO
    2 large onions, thinly sliced
    ~5 cloves garlic, minced (or more)
    Saute above for a little while, either until onion is softened or until it is caramelized (I prefer the latter).

    Any combination of mushrooms work but this is what I used this time around:
    1 pkg sliced sh*take
    1 pkg sliced baby bellas
    1 pkg button bellas
    1 large portobello, stemmed, cleaned and cut into bite sized pieces
    ~1/4c vermouth or dry white to deglaze pan
    ~1 T dried rosemary, rubbed/crushed
    ~1t ground or dried thyme leaves
    ~1t no-salt steak seasoning (mine is from Costco)
    6 turns of peppermill (or to taste)
    You can also use some salt but I try to cook without for DH
    Add above and saute for a few minutes.

    Add 1qt low-sodium beef or chicken stock and simmer for a little while. I like to add some blanched julienned tomatoes and grated parm to my serving bowls. The wine is taboo in Ph 1, however, I thought that I read somewhere that DRY wines are okay for cooking d/t the low carb/sugar content. It is just enough to deglaze. I also hope that the onion amount (a lot of sugar in onions) is okay b/c it really adds a lot of flavor.

    If the kids are eating it, I add some croutons to the top ( we like Zesty Italian) and then sprinkle the grated/shredded parm on top.

    Buon Apetito!