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SOUP OF THE WEEK ~ CREAMY MOREL SOUP

~ Trillium and maidenhair fern

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CREAMY MOREL SOUP

~ A delicious soup if you are fortunate enough to fine spring's elusive, most sought-after mushroom.

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1 lb. finely chopped morels

juice of 1 lemon

6 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1 chopped clove garlic

2 cup wild leeks

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

pinch of coarse salt & freshly cracked pepper

2 Tbsp. flour

3 cups organic chicken stock

2 cups heavy cream

  • Clean morels (do not wash but gently wipe dirt away). Sprinkle with lemon juice.
  • Melt butter in large pan over high heat. Add morels, leeks, garlic and parsley. Reduce heat and saute until juices evaporate.
  • Stir in flour, remove from heat and blend in broth. Bring to boil, and simmer gently 20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Blend in batches, returning to pot. Gently whisk in cream and taste for seasoning. Reheat and serve.


~ Trillium and maidenhair fern

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