Creamy Mushroom Bisque

Name: Creamy Mushroom Bisque
Yield: Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients: Shallot, 1 large, chopped; Unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons (2 oz/60 g); Mushroom broth or stock, 3 cups (24 fl oz/750 ml), homemade or purchased; Cremini mushrooms, 10 oz (315 g), chopped; Flour, 3 tablespoons; Heavy (double) cream, ½ cup (4 fl oz/125 ml), plus more for garnish; Brandy, ¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml); Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation info

Makes
4
Servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Weeknight Cook

By Brigit Binns

Published 2012

About

Ingredients

Unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons (2 oz/60 g)
Shallot

Method

Cook the soup

In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallot and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, cover, and cook until their juices are released, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, until thoroughly blended, about 1 minute. Pour in the broth and brandy. Bring to a boil, cover, r