Mushroom And Walnut Soup Food

MUSHROOM AND WALNUT SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan melt butter add the open cap mushrooms, carrots, celery, onion, leek and hers and garlic, stir well over a gentle heat until eveything is coated with butter.
• Add 4 pints of hot water.
• Add some salt, then bring to a gentle simmer, keep on a low heat and let the soup simmer for 1 hour.
• After that, place over a colander and strain the soup. Remove bay leaves.
• Puree the vegetables with a little stock, then return this to the rest of the stock and whisk to a smooth consistency.
• Return to the saucepan and re-heat.
• Meanwhile saute the sliced chestnut mushrooms in a little butter for 5 minutes, add to the soup.
• Stir in the walnuts, check seasoning and continue cooking gently for 10 minutes.
• When you are ready to serve the soup, stir in the cream, sherry and lemon juice.
• Serve piping hot.

MUSHROOM & POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan. Tip in the onions and fry for 10 mins until golden. Meanwhile, pour 1.2 litres boiling water over the dried mushrooms and stir in the bouillon.
• Add the fresh mushrooms and garlic to the pan with the potatoes, thyme and carrots, and continue to fry until the mushrooms soften and start to brown.
• Pour in the dried mushrooms and stock, cover the pan and leave to simmer for 20 mins. Stir in the parsley and plenty of pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve each portion topped with 2 tbsp yogurt and a quarter of the walnuts. The rest can be chilled and reheated the next day.

MUSHROOM, WALNUT & TOMATO BAKED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and stir-fry the mushrooms over a high heat for 5 mins. Season with a good grind of black pepper and remove from the heat. Stir in the garlic, tomato pieces, breadcrumbs, walnuts, chopped parsley, chilli flakes and pesto until thoroughly combined.
• Cut the peppers in half from top to bottom. Carefully remove the seeds and membrane. Place in a small foillined roasting tin and fill with the mushroom stuffing. Cover the surface of the stuffing with a small piece of foil. Bake for 35-40 mins until tender.