Morel Mushroom Bisque

If you are a fan of fresh (or even dried) morel mushrooms, this is the soup for you. Everyone who eats morels knows that they go best sauteed with onions, garlic and butter. This incorporates all of those ingredients to create a magnificently creamy soup, strong with morel flavor, but not too overpowering. This isn't healthy eating, and I don't recommend trying to make it that way. Just eat less of it! Serve with crusty bread or garlic croutons.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 663 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups water
• salt to taste
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chicken soup base
• 8 ounces fresh morel mushrooms, sliced
• ⅛ teaspoon ground dried thyme

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.