Lemon-mushroom bisque from portland's palate

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds White mushrooms, divided, (20 to 24 firm mushrooms)
½ cup Fresh lemon juice, (2 lemons) divided
1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Shallots, (4), minced
½ teaspoon Dried thyme
1 teaspoon Salt
½ Bay leaf
½ teaspoon White pepper
2 cups Half and half
2 cups Chicken broth
1 teaspoon Cornstarch, dissolved in one tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon Parsley, minced

Directions

In a food processor, place half of mushrooms and half of the lemon juice.

Process mushrooms until finely chopped. Do not over process. Repeat with remaining mushrooms and remaining juice.

In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots and lightly saute' until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in mushrooms, thyme salt and bay leaf. Saute' over moderate heat until all liquid evaporates, approximately 10 minutes.

Add pepper, half and half and chicken broth to saucepan and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture and simmer an additional 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

Serve in warmed bowls with a garnish of minced parsley and crusty French bread.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Typos by Brenda Adams <adamsfmle@...> >From Portland's Palate, A Collection of Recipes from the City of Roses, The Junior League of Portland, Oregon 1992 Recipe by: Portland's Palate; Junior League of Portland 1992; badams Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #388 by Brenda Adams <adamsfmle@...> on Jan 25, 1997.

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