GARLIC SOUP with SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
Ingredients
- 4 shallots (chopped)
- 2 quart heavy cream
- 1 cup brandy
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 1 quart water
- 6 oz butter
- 1 pound shiitake mushrooms (sliced thin, reserved stems)
Directions
- Directions
- Melt butter in a heavy saucepan. Add the onions, shallots, garlic, shiitake stems, white mushrooms and sauté for about one hour.
- Add the brandy and let boil for 30 seconds then add ½ water and bring to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream slowly, stirring it in.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes, adjust consistency.
- Strain, season and add shiitake mushrooms.
- Season again and serve.
