Monterey's Fabulous Mushroom Soup

Ingredients:

  • 6 stalks celery
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 small yellow onions
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 8 oz. Monterey Baby Bella (Brown) Mushrooms
  • 4 Monterey Portabella Mushrooms, diced (remove gills and stems)
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh minced thyme
  • 1 tsp fresh minced oregano
  • 1/8 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 quart vegetable stock
  • 2 cups heavy cream (whole milk is good substitute)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: White Mushrooms may be added/substituted

 

  


Monterey's Fabulous Mushroom Soup!
Preparation:

In a food processor, finely chop celery, carrots, onion, garlic and Brown Mushrooms. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium stockpot. Combine chopped mixture, thyme, oregano, chili flakes and sauté for 10 minutes. Allow this to lightly caramelize, add stock and cream. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. In a sauté pan add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and diced Portabellas. Sauté for about 4 minutes until moisture is gone. Add soup mix, adjust seasoning and serve hot. Garnish idea: Dollop of cream and chives with crisped croutons.