Mushroom-and-Leek Chowder

This creamy blend of tender leeks, potatoes, and lion’s mane mushrooms makes a cozy, savory meal or first course. Lion’s mane is a great substitution in a traditionally seafood-based soup, but you can substitute other mushrooms, ounce for ounce. Slice or chop instead of shredding. For a smoky and hardier flavor, cook 4 slices of chopped bacon and use 1 tablespoon of the drippings in place of some of the butter. Stir the bacon into the soup before serving.