Sweet Potato Bisque with Shiitake Mushrooms

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Sweet Potato Bisque with Shiitake Mushrooms

 

Serving Size : 6

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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6 tablespoons unsalted margarine -- or unsalted butter

3 medium carrots -- peeled and diced

1 large yellow onion -- peeled and chopped

2 large cloves garlic -- minced

4 cups vegetable stock

3/4 cup dry white wine

1 pound sweet potatoes -- peeled and cut into

½-inch

dice

1 herb bundle -- (about 30 stems fresh parsley

and 6-10 stems fresh thyme)

5 ounces shiitake mushrooms -- wiped clean, stems and

caps separated

1 cup tomato puree

6 scallions -- trimmed and finely minced

1/2 cup soy creamer -- or non-fat non-dairy creamer,

or more to taste

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne -- or to taste

salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to

taste

 

Heat 4 tablespoons margarine in large saucepan over medium heat. Add

carrots and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or

until onions are translucent. Remove from heat, add garlic and cook,

stirring constantly, just until garlic releases its fragrance.

 

Add vegetable stock, wine, sweet potatoes, herb bundle, shiitake

stems and tomato purée and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to

low and cook 30 minutes, or until potatoes and carrots are soft.

Discard herb bundle and shiitake stems.

 

Meanwhile, prepare topping: Heat remaining margarine in skillet over

medium heat. Add scallions and cook for 2 to 5 minutes, or until

softened. Dice shiitake caps, add to skillet, and cook and stir

until tender, about 3 minutes. Set aside.

 

Use slotted spoon to transfer solids from saucepan to bowl of food

processor, reserving cooking liquid. Purée vegetables until very

smooth, adding ½ cup stock, if necessary. Return purée to

saucepan and stir to mix. Add ½ cup cream and heat through. Add

white pepper and cayenne. Adjust seasonings and serve with shiitake-

scallion garnish.

 

Description:

" " The earthy flavors of wild mushrooms add depth and richness to

this creamy soup. " "

Source:

" Vegetarian Times "

S(Page):

" 64 "

Copyright:

" 10/02 "

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