Mushroom Soup (Zuppa Dei Funghi)

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Cucina Rustica"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 lb white mushroom, trimmed and sliced
• 1 lb shiitake mushroom, stems removed, sliced
• 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes, drained, cleaned of any grit
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup dry marsala
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1⁄4 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley
• 5 cups hot beef broth (Beef Broth (Brodo Di Manzo))
• italian crouton (large crostini)
• grated parmesan cheese
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Heat oil in a soup pot; add in onion; cook until soft.
2. Add in the garlic and mushrooms; stir/saute until mushrooms are nearly tender.
3. Add in the Marsala; deglaze the pan over high heat.
4. Add in the tomato paste and parsley; stir to mix tomato paste into the mushrooms; cook 1-2 minutes.
5. Add in the beef broth; bring to a simmer.
6. Cook for 30 minutes; taste and season with salt and pepper.
7. Place a large crostini in individual bowls and pour the soup over them; serve with sprinkled parmesan cheese.