Porcini Mushroom Bisque

Ingredients

• 4 oz butter
• 1 large sweet onion sliced
• 3 cloves garlic sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 lb crimini mushrooms sliced
• 1 TBLS porcini powder
• 1/3 cup sherry wine
• 1 TBLS french onion soup base
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 1 Qt vegetable stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• sour cream

Method

1. Cook over med heat butter, onions garlic and salt about 10 min
2. Add Porcini mushrooms. Cook till dry and caramelized
3. Add Porcini powder and stir well
4. Deglaze with Sherry. Stir well and cook 2 min
5. Add French onion soup base, pepper, sugar, veg stock and cream. Stir well. Bring to a boil and reduce to rapid simmer, and cook 10 min
6. Puree soup until smooth (You can pour through strainer or chinois to make smoother. I have done it both ways and am torn whether I prefer it more rustic or more refined. You decide)
7. Whisk 1 tsp sour cream in each bowl when serving
8. Enjoy!