Mushroom Soup for the sicky!

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Mushroom Soup for the sicky!

November 23, 2011 by Eva Taylor

I thought my cold was over and done with…I was left with a few sniffles, but certainly not bad considering it started in Morocco. Sunday it returned with a vengeance! It is everything a head cold is supposed to be, annoying, noisy and gross! So here I am, week 2 since we’ve been back and I’m sick as a dog, AND I have to drag my sorry butt into work because we are so busy, I cannot let my friend (boss) and clients down. Fortunately I have a wonderful husband who has totally looked after me since the sniffles returned. It’s been strictly soup and JT makes enough for me to have a lunch the next day! Tonight’s dinner was Chanterelle Mushroom Soup, a variation from Epicurious (he has kindly made a healthier version for us!) and it was so delicious, I had to write about it. This soup is a light mushroomy broth and the chanterelles give it some sweetness. If you’re really hungry, you could add some dumplings, or even egg drop noodles.

Chanterelle Mushroom Soup

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup finely chopped shallots
3 cups Chanterelle mushrooms coarsely chopped
2 cups button mushrooms coarsely chopped
1 tsp parsley
1 tablespoons brandy
4 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock

Directions:

Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat, add onions and sauté until golden.
Add all mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms begin to brown lightly.
Stir in stock.
Add brandy, stir 30 seconds and bring soup to boil.
Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.

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Posted in Appetizers/Hors D'oeuvres, Gluten Free, Soups, Vegetarian | Tagged broth, cold, cure, mushroom, Soup, tasty | 30 Comments

30 Responses

on November 23, 2011 at 8:33 am | Reply Angie@Angie's Recipes

wow I will have to show this post to my husband when he is back from work.
I bet the soup tastes really delicious and comforting.
- on November 23, 2011 at 2:37 pm | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  The soup was very tasty and even better the next day!
on November 23, 2011 at 8:37 am | Reply ChgoJohn

This soup does sound so good and comforting. Sorry to read that you’re still not well, Eva. If we all lived in a real community, as opposed to the internet, I bet your fridge would be overflowing with soup from your blogging friends.Try to get as much rest as you can. Feel better.
- on November 23, 2011 at 2:22 pm | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  Thanks John, what a nice thought. The soup was even better today!
on November 23, 2011 at 8:53 am | Reply Charles

What’s that I spy in there? A little tot of brandy? That will certainly aid in the recovery… if not in the body then at least in the soul Comforting soup – lovely and light and stock-y which is just what is needed when you’re ill. Hope you’re feeling better soon Eva
- on November 23, 2011 at 2:24 pm | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  Thanks Charles. I know you’re not a big fan of booze, but if you allow yourself one splurge, mushrooms and brandy or cognac are an amazing combo. I like your comment about it being good for the soul!
on November 23, 2011 at 9:18 am | Reply Hotly Spiced

I love mushrooms and also have a cold so perhaps I should put this on my menu – pronto! Looks beautiful.
- on November 23, 2011 at 2:26 pm | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  Charlie Louie, so sorry to hear you’ve got a cold too; hope you feel better soon. Eat lots of soup!
on November 23, 2011 at 9:38 am | Reply Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Ugh, you’re still sick. Double the brandy. Seriously, looks great.
- on November 23, 2011 at 2:27 pm | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  I think I might just do that tonight, Greg (sans mushroom soup!).
on November 23, 2011 at 2:45 pm | Reply Manju

Aww..hope you feel better soon! I bet that soup did make you a little better
- on November 23, 2011 at 11:42 pm | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  Thank you so much, Manju, that is so nice of you to say.
on November 23, 2011 at 3:54 pm | Reply Kristy

This looks delicious Eva! And perfect for how you’re feeling. I hope you are better soon. I had a very similar sickness recently. Got sick, thought I was all better, and then bam it was back for more. Yuck! Hang in there!!! I hope you are up and running at full steam in no time.
- on November 23, 2011 at 11:44 pm | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  Thanks Kristy. I hope so too, it.’s not a nice head cold, as I’m sure you know!
on November 23, 2011 at 5:50 pm | Reply sportsglutton

This recipe is bookmarked and I look forward to trying it to quench tastebuds love of mushrooms.
- on November 23, 2011 at 11:50 pm | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  Thanks Jed. I have a great idea if you LOVE the shrooms, stay tuned!
on November 23, 2011 at 6:12 pm | Reply Divya

Aww Eva.. I hope you feel better soon. I’m sure this soup will help you feel better – looks delish.

Try some ginger tea for your cold. It usually works for me.
- on November 23, 2011 at 11:55 pm | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  Thanks so much, Divya, I will try some ginger tea! I love ginger and I always forget about how medicinal it is.
on November 23, 2011 at 7:49 pm | Reply TasteFood

Oh, I could do with a bowl of this soup. I think I have the same cold. Even if I weren’t sick I would still love this – it looks great.
- on November 23, 2011 at 11:59 pm | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  Thank you, Lynda, I’m quite touched that you would say that, thank you.
on November 24, 2011 at 1:33 am | Reply Ann

Oh, Eva…you poor thing! I hope you feel better soon and that was SO nice of your hubby to make such a delicious soup!
- on November 25, 2011 at 11:38 am | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  Thanks for your kind wishes Ann. I’m a lucky girl. Happy thanksgiving to you!
on November 24, 2011 at 1:05 pm | Reply A_Boleyn

It’s nice to see a lighter broth version of mushroom soup as opposed to the cream ones we’re so used to. And your presentation picture is stunning. I hope you get well soon.
- on November 25, 2011 at 11:40 am | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  Thanks Maria; brothy soups are perfect for fighting off a cold.
on November 26, 2011 at 9:00 am | Reply Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

Oh no you poor thing! I hope you get better soon! This soup would certainly do the trick!
- on November 26, 2011 at 3:25 pm | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  Thanks Lorraine, the soup certainly helps. Thanks for stopping by.
on November 27, 2011 at 11:30 am | Reply Michael Beyer

Hi Eva, Hope you are well soon. I like the way you styled your shot with the cool gold rimmed bowl.
- on November 28, 2011 at 11:58 am | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  Thanks Michael, the bowl is from our wedding china set, long since discontinued.
on November 29, 2011 at 5:01 pm | Reply thefooddoctor

I hope you are all better now Eva..
so sorry to have missed a few of your posts lately
- on November 29, 2011 at 7:00 pm | Reply Eva Taylor
  
  Sawsan, I’m feeling much better, thank you for asking.