Mushroom Soup
Soups This recipe is originally by Chef Taylor Piercefield.

Before you start
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Preparation checklist
- Read all 13 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 8 listed ingredients.
- Set aside about 60 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.
Useful preparation guidance
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General kitchen guidance; no recipe-specific claim has been added.Method
- 01
In a large pot over medium heat, melt one stick of the butter.
- 02
Add ½ cup of the flour, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
- 03
Cook, continuing to stir constantly, until roux takes on a pale blond color, about 5 minutes.
- 04
Slowly stir in the beef stock.
- 05
Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
- 06
Reduce heat to a simmer.
- 07
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the remaining stick of butter with the olive oil.
- 08
Add the portobellos, shiitakes, and button mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms are moist and tender, 5–10 minutes.
- 09
Remove pan from heat and dust mushrooms with the remaining ½ cup of flour, tossing gently to incorporate flour.
- 10
Combine mushrooms and beef stock in the large pot.
- 11
Stir in the sherry.
- 12
Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors are melded and soup thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.
- 13
Serve hot.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: Copyrighted free use, credited to Mira & Neša; view original image record .



