Ingredients

  • 1 oz. mixed dried mushrooms, such as oysters, porcini, and chanterelles, plus more for garnish, optional
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
  • 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, such as cremini and white button, chopped (2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped shallot
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
  • 1/2 cup sherry
  • 1 Tbs. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup soy creamer

Method

  • Place dried mushrooms in medium bowl.
  • Cover with 2 cups hot water,and let stand 30 minutes.
  • Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid.
  • Bring soaking liquid and broth to a simmer in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cover, and keep warm.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tsp.
  • oil in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add rehydrated mushrooms and 1/4 tsp.
  • salt; saute 2 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
  • Transfer mushrooms to plate; set aside.
  • Heat remaining 1 1/2 tsp.
  • oil in same saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add fresh mushrooms, shallot, pepper, and remaining 1/4 tsp.
  • salt; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add garlic, and cook 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Increase heat to medium-high, and stir in sherry.
  • Simmer 3 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Whisk flour into broth mixture.
  • Stir broth mixture into mushroom mixture, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Transfer soup to blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.
  • Return soup to pot; stir in creamer and reserved rehydrated mushrooms, reserving a few for garnish, if using.