Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup
2.5 lb. mushrooms, mixed
7 ½ C. chicken or vegetable stock
1 ½ C. butter (divided use)
3 stalks celery, finely diced
1 ½ onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
¾ C. AP flour
1 ½ 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
1 ½ C. heavy cream
Set aside 3 cups of mushrooms. Place remaining mushrooms in a stock pot with the chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
In a separate pot, saute the celery and onion in ½ stick of butter. Once softened, add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Melt the remaining butter. Sprinkle in the flour and cook 2 minutes to create a roux. Pour in the simmering stock. Add in the tomatoes. Remove from heat and puree. Add in the cream.
Saute the 3 cups of mushrooms in the ½ stick of butter. Add to the soup. Season to taste. Serve with crusty bread.
Serves 12