Ingredients

  • 1 ounce dried Porcini mushrooms
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 6 ounces fresh Shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced
  • 1/2 cup dry Sherry, plus additional for garnish
  • 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 4 ounces Enoki mushrooms, trimmed
  • Chopped epazote, oregano or chives

Method

  • Place Porcini in medium bowl.
  • Pour boiling water over.
  • Let stand until softened, about 30 minutes.
  • Drain, reserving soaking liquid.
  • Strain soaking liquid through cheesecloth to remove any dirt.
  • Coarsely chop Porcini.
  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, Shiitake and Porcini and saute until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add Sherry and boil until almost all liquid evaporates.
  • Add reserved soaking liquid and stock.
  • Simmer soup 15 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Add Enoki mushrooms and stir until heated through.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls.
  • Drizzle with additional Sherry and garnish with epazote, oregano or chives.