Mushroom Scallion Soup

Photo: flickr user EraPhernalia Vintage (somewhat busy)

Ingredients

1/4 cup Butter

3 bn Scallions

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon White pepper

2 1/2 cups Chicken stock

8 whl mushrooms

5 ounces 15%% cream

2 tablespoons 35%% whipping cream

1 dsh Cayenne

Preparation

This recipe is one of my favourites. I learned it from a gourmet cooking class I took last year. Melt Butter. Add onions, salt and pepper. Saute 10 minutes, add stock and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add half the mushrooms and let soak for 1 minute. Puree in blender/food processor until smooth. Add 15%% cream and heat gently. Drop in remaining mushrooms and cook slowly until tender. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a dash of cayenne (or paprika) for color. Use a warmed bowl (of course).