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This Savory
Shiitake Mushroom Bisque combines roasted shiitake mushrooms, shallot
and thyme, creating a deeply savory, earthy umami flavor blended into a velvety
texture with oat creamer. It is thickened with a traditional roux,
enhancing the richness, and finished with dry sherry for a luxurious, aromatic
depth.
Savory Shiitake Mushroom
Bisque
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook
time: 30 mins
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
1 lb fresh shiitake mushrooms (stems removed, caps sliced)
2 shallots, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups mushroom stock
1/2 cup dry sherry or white wine
1 cup extra-creamy oat milk or oat creamer
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Salt and white pepper to taste
Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions:
Roast Mushrooms: Toss shiitake caps
with olive oil and thyme. Roast for 15-20 minutes at 400 F until browned. This
deepens the flavor.
Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot or
Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots, cooking until soft
(about 5-7 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Make Roux & Cook: Add sliced/roasted
mushrooms to the pot. Sprinkle with flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes to
cook out the raw flour taste.
Simmer: Pour in the sherry
to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits. Add the stock, bring to a
boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Blend: Using an immersion
blender (or transferring to a blender in batches), puree the soup until
completely smooth and velvety.
Finish: Stir in the oat
creamer and simmer gently for 5 minutes (do not boil). Season with salt and
white pepper.
Serve: Serve hot,
garnished with fresh chives, parsley, or a few reserved roasted
mushrooms.
Perfect on its own, but amazing with crusty bread/baguette and a glass of Chenin Blanc!
Bon Appetite!
Chef Ellie Lavender
Plant-Based
Mediterranean Chef
Culinary & Wine Pairing Instructor
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