Best 8 Mushroom And Leek Soup Recipes

MUSHROOM AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the mushrooms and leeks in the butter or margarine and olive oil until tender. Add the sherry and reduce liquid by half.
• Then add the beef broth, water and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil and add the pasta. Boil gently for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Garnish with sliced mushrooms if desired.

MUSHROOM AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Cut leeks into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. In a large bowl of cold water wash leeks well and lift from water into a colander to drain. Thinly slice mushrooms. In a 3-quart saucepan heat butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and sauté leeks, stirring, 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté, stirring, until liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown. Add wine and boil 1 minute. Add broth and salt and pepper to taste and simmer 2 minutes.
• Serve soup sprinkled with chives.

MUSHROOM, LEEK, CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Place the olive oil in a skillet, and heat over medium-high heat. Stir in the mushrooms and leeks; cook and stir until they soften, about 5 minutes. Set aside until needed.
• Meanwhile, pour the chicken broth into a large pan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, tortellini, garlic, and hot sauce. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in the mushrooms and leeks. Cover, and simmer soup mixture for 30 minutes. Serve garnished with cilantro.

MUSHROOM AND LEEK SOUP WITH PARSLEY DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• For soup:
• Bring 2 cups water and porcini mushrooms to boil in small saucepan. Remove from heat, cover, and soak 20 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to work surface; slice thinly. Reserve cooking liquid.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add crimini mushrooms and thyme; sprinkle with sea salt and sauté until mushrooms are browned, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Add Sherry; stir until liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Set mushroom mixture aside.
• Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until translucent and beginning to brown, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Add leeks; reduce heat to medium, sprinkle with sea salt, and sauté until vegetables are soft and golden, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
• Bring broth to simmer in large pot over medium-high heat. Pour in reserved mushroom cooking liquid, leaving sediment behind. Add all mushrooms, onion mixture, and cayenne. Simmer 1 minute to heat through. Season to taste with salt. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.
• For parsley dumplings:
• Puree cottage cheese in mini processor until smooth. Using electric mixer, beat 3 tablespoons butter and eggs in medium bowl. Add cottage cheese, 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and nutmeg; beat on low speed just to blend. Stir in 1/2 cup flour, cheese, and parsley.
• Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Using teaspoon, scoop piece of dough about size of cherry. Holding spoon just above boiling water, use second spoon to push dough into water. Working quickly, repeat about 10 more times. When dumplings rise to surface, simmer until cooked through, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer dumplings to large plate. Repeat with remaining dough. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, add dumplings to skillet. Cook until brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Bring soup to simmer. Divide dumplings among wide shallow bowls. Divide soup among bowls and serve.
• Available in the produce section of many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets.

CREAM OF MUSHROOM AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Wash leeks very well; slice and use white and green tender parts only. Sauté leeks in 1/2 cup butter until tender but not brown.
• 2. Add the mushrooms to the leeks and sauté mushrooms until soft, about 10 min. Blend in flour, salt and cayenne. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Cook, stirring, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 min.
• 3. Serve with a sprinkling of parsley.

ONION, LEEK AND MUSHROOM SOUP (DIABETIC FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook onion and leeks in hot oil, covered, for 13 to 15 minutes or until onions and leeks are tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover; stir in brown sugar. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes more or until onions and leeks are golden brown.
• Stir mushrooms and carrots into onion mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat about 3 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in chicken broth, the 1-3/4 cups beef broth, cooked rice, sherry (if desired), and pepper.
• In a screw-top jar combine the 1/2 cup cold water and flour. Cover and shake until smooth; stir into the soup mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Makes four 1-3/4-cup servings.

DILLED LEEK AND MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot, saute the leeks and mushrooms in the unsalted butter over med/hi heat. Stir frequently for 5 - 6 minutes or until the leeks are clear and the mushrooms start to cook well.
• 2. Add the vegetable stock, grated potato, and dill. Bring to a boil over hi heat.
• 3. Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer, covered for 1 hour.
• 4. Remove lid. Add the cream and diluted cornstarch and heat though just until thickened a bit. Check for salt. Shy away from pepper as it could overwhelm the delicate balance of flavors.
• 5. Serve hot with some crusty bread. Serves 10 as a starter or 6 for a hearty meal.

CREAMY LEEK AND MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• In deep saute pan, over medium heat, saute mushrooms with 1/4 c of butter until tender. Add stock & leeks. Simmer, covered for 20 minutes Meanwhile, in large, heavy bottom pot, over medium heat melt 1/2 c butter. Whisk in flour. Once completely incorporated, slowly whisk in cream and milk. Stir til thickend. DO NOT BOIL. Add mushroom & leek mixture, wine, Worster sauce, salt & pepper to taste.