Polish Dried Mushroom Soup Zupa Grzybowa Food

POLISH DRIED MUSHROOM SOUP - ZUPA GRZYBOWA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine mushrooms and hot water in a large, heatproof bowl. Let stand for 1 hour.
• With your fingers, work mushrooms to release any grit. Let stand until very pliable, about 1 hour longer.
• Lift mushrooms from the liquid. Cut mushrooms into large pieces and set aside. Reserve bowl of soaking liquid.
• In a 5- to 6-quart pot, combine stock , chopped mushrooms, and pearl barley, if using. Pour the reserved soaking liquid into the pot, taking care not to disturb the grit in the bowl.
• Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally until the mushrooms and pearl barley are tender, 30 to 45 minutes. If making the soup ahead, at this point cool, cover and chill up to overnight. Reheat to simmering and proceed with the next step.
• In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream with flour and temper by whisking in a little hot soup.
• Pour contents of the bowl into hot soup, whisking constantly on medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat and ladle into warm bowls. Serve with kluski noodles, if using. Garnish with sour cream and parsley, if desired.

"ZUPA ZE SWIEZYCH GRZYBOW" POLISH MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Wash and coarsely chop mushrooms.
• Saute over medium-low heat, covered, with lemon juice, butter, onions, and water for 20 minutes.
• Transfer to a large saucepan, add the broth (keeping 1 cup aside), and bring to a low simmer.
• Blend the sour cream with the flour and mix well.
• Blend in the 1 cup reserved stock until smooth.
• Add slowly to the pot, stirring constantly.
• Simmer for five minutes, stirring often.
• Serve garnished with chopped dill.
• The richly flavored wild mushrooms that Polish cooks used to use are difficult to find.
• You may substitute dried mushrooms for part of the fresh, reconstituted according to package directions, for richer flavor.