mushroom bisque

Submitted by chia2160

"this can easily be dressed up with a puff pastry top, but is nice ganished with chives"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 680.38 g sliced mushrooms, any variety
• 1 slice bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 clove garlic, chopped
• 59.14 ml cognac or 59.14 ml brandy
• 78.78 ml white wine
• 709.77 ml chicken broth
• 354.88 ml heavy cream
• salt and pepper

directions

1. in pot add chopped bacon, cook to render fat.
2. add onions, garlic and celery, stir until softened.
3. add mushrooms, cook until brown, 15 minutes.
4. deglaze pan with cognac, add wine and reduce.
5. add broth and simmer 30 minutes.
6. puree mixture with hand blender or pour into blender in batches.
7. return to heat, add cream, salt, pepper, do not boil.

Reviews

[Lorac]

Excellent! We had this tonight for a simple Sunday night supper. The brandy adds a richness and flavor that make this bisque superb. I made the recipe as directed using a combination of white and "baby bella" mushrooms. I reserved 1/4 pound of the sliced mushrooms which I added with the cream and topped each serving with a garnish of fresh chopped chives. Thanks chia, I have added this to my book of "Magic Tricks".

 

[Chef Kate]

Delicious! I followed instructions except (LOL) skipped the bacon and used milk instead of cream. It was still thick and creamy and luscious and the cognac and the wine really do heighten the flavor. And it is nice with chives on top! Thanks, Chia!

 

[Cilantro in Canada]

Great soup and easy to make. Trying to eat healthier so I substituted low fat evaporated milk for the heavy cream.Tasted great. As another reviewer suggested, I did not purree all of the soup. Thanks for the recipe.

 

[Kikimony]

We really enjoyed this. Next time instead of pureeing the mushrooms I will puree half and leave the others sliced. I served this in a Jumbo flaky biscuit hollowed out. Definitely a keeper!