Leek And Mushroom Bisque Food

WILD MUSHROOM BISQUE

Steps:

• In a soup pot, sweat the onions, mushrooms and leeks in butter on medium heat until translucent.
• Add flour and cook until tan and nutty smelling.
• Add chicken stock; simmer for 1 hour on low heat.
• If desired, reserve 1 scoop of mushrooms to garnish soup with.
• Puree soup in a blender and return to soup pot. An immersion blender can be used to puree the soup in the soup pot itself.
• Add cream, half and half and the remaining 3 tablespoons butter to finish.
• Add fresh salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir well and heat thoroughly.
• Garnish with reserved mushrooms, chopped fresh chives and drizzle with lemon-infused olive oil (optional).

WILD MUSHROOM BISQUE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in the soup pot, add onion and leeks and celery, allow to caramelize over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the salt, garlic and thyme and saute 3 more minutes.
• Add the wine, raise the heat and reduce for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook them with the onion mixture over medium-low heat for 6 minutes, stirring part way through cooking. Pour in the soaked mushrooms, stock and add tofu. Taste and add more sea salt, if necessary. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove thyme branches. Let the soup cool slightly and then puree in the blender to make a smooth creamy soup.
• Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley, Sauteed mushrooms, and a spoonful of tofu sour cream if you are feeling decadent.
• Cover the dried mushrooms with 1 cup hot water and set aside. Heat the olive oil in the soup pot and add the onions to caramelize. When they have turned a deep brown add the remaining vegetables, herbs, garlic, sea salt and saute an additional 3 minutes (add a little liquid if necessary). Add the dried porcini and their soaking liquid plus 9 cups cold water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 45 minutes uncovered. Strain the stock through a fine mesh colander.
• Use as is or return it to the stove to reduce and intensify the flavor. A general rule of thumb: it takes about 15 minutes at a slow boil to reduce the volume of liquid by one cup. Yield: 6 to 8 cups

LEEK AND MUSHROOM QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a 9 inch pie pan or quiche dish arrange the pie crust, poke small holes with a fork, so you don't get air bubbles.
• In a med size pan, over med heat add your leeks and mushrooms cook until tender.
• In a mixing bowl whisk the eggs, milk, and the salt and pepper.
• Add the leek and mushrooms to your pie pan, then add the eggs and the cheese on top.
• Cook for 30 to 40 minutes until center comes clean.
• Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy! this can be doubled.

TOMATO-MUSHROOM BISQUE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion, leek, shallot and garlic. Cook until vegetables are translucent, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Add 1/2 pound mushrooms and saute 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, wine, cream, lemon juice, thyme, bay leaf and saffron. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Puree soup in processor until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate. Reheat before serving.)
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy small skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1/4 pound mushrooms and sauté 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle bisque into serving bowls and garnish with sautéed mushrooms.