Morel Mushroom Bisque Food

MOREL MUSHROOM BISQUE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, and morels; cook, stirring frequently, until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken soup base and flour; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in water and cream; bring to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes.
• Puree half of the soup in small batches, filling the blender no more than halfway full each time. Return soup puree to pot. Cook on low 10 to 15 minutes. Season with thyme and salt and pepper before serving.

MOREL MUSHROOMS WITH BUTTER AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Add the butter, olive oil, thyme, shallot and garlic to a large high-sided skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and shallots are softened, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until they release moisture and are golden brown on edges of stems, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

MUSHROOM BISQUE

Steps:

• In a 2-quart pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add mushrooms and onions and bring back to a simmer. Reduce heat to a slow simmer and cover for at least 1 hour.
• Roux:
• In a separate large pot, melt the butter, then add the flour. Whisk until evenly incorporated. Continue to whisk while slowly adding half-and-half to the roux. Add bay leaf and stir constantly until the sauce is thickened and smooth. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
• Add the mushroom broth to the roux and stir until evenly incorporated. Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce, to taste. Serve immediately.

17 WAYS TO COOK MOREL MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a delicious morel mushroom recipe in 30 minutes or less!

MUSHROOM BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, onion and parsley in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly. , Transfer to a blender; cover and process until pureed. Return to pan. Stir in sour cream; heat through, stirring occasionally (do not boil).

FOREST MUSHROOM BISQUE

Steps:

• MELT 5 TABLESPOONS OF THE BUTTER in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the onion and saute until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add all but 1 cup of the mushrooms and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Add the stock, cover, and cook just until the liquid comes to a slow boil, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture in small batches to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth; set aside.
• FINELY CHOP THE REMAINING 1 CUP MUSHROOMS.
• Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat, add the mushrooms, and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper; keep warm over low heat.
• COMBINE THE CREAM AND SHERRY in a large saucepan, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until the alcohol has evaporated and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the pureed mushroom mixture, and season to taste with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• Cook for a few minutes to allow the mushroom bisque to fully reheat.
• LADLE THE HOT BISQUE into individual soup bowls, spoon some of the sauteed mushrooms in the center, and add a small drizzle of truffle oil (if using).
• Serve right away.

CREAM OF MOREL MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Chop morels finely. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
• Melt 1/3 of the butter in a pan and cook the onion and garlic in it until soft and yellow, but not brown.
• Add morels and cook until juices are absorbed by the mushrooms.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan. Stir in the flour then add hot stock, gradually, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
• Simmer 20 minutes.
• Add the mushroom mixture and simmer an additional 10-15 minutes.
• Correct seasonings. Take off heat and add cream. Serve hot.
• (from The Curious Morel, and Basically Morels).