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.
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.
I hope you are all better now Eva..
so sorry to have missed a few of your posts lately
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Sawsan, I’m feeling much better, thank you for asking.
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Hi Eva, Hope you are well soon. I like the way you styled your shot with the cool gold rimmed bowl.
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Thanks Michael, the bowl is from our wedding china set, long since discontinued.
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Oh no you poor thing! I hope you get better soon! This soup would certainly do the trick!
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Thanks Lorraine, the soup certainly helps. Thanks for stopping by.
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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. 🙂
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Thanks Maria; brothy soups are perfect for fighting off a cold.
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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!
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Thanks for your kind wishes Ann. I’m a lucky girl. Happy thanksgiving to you!
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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.
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Thank you, Lynda, I’m quite touched that you would say that, thank you.
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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.
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Thanks so much, Divya, I will try some ginger tea! I love ginger and I always forget about how medicinal it is.
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This recipe is bookmarked and I look forward to trying it to quench tastebuds love of mushrooms. 🙂
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Thanks Jed. I have a great idea if you LOVE the shrooms, stay tuned!
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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. 🙂
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Thanks Kristy. I hope so too, it.’s not a nice head cold, as I’m sure you know!
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Aww..hope you feel better soon! I bet that soup did make you a little better 🙂
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Thank you so much, Manju, that is so nice of you to say.
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Ugh, you’re still sick. Double the brandy. Seriously, looks great.
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I think I might just do that tonight, Greg (sans mushroom soup!).
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I love mushrooms and also have a cold so perhaps I should put this on my menu – pronto! Looks beautiful.
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Charlie Louie, so sorry to hear you’ve got a cold too; hope you feel better soon. Eat lots of soup!
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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 🙂
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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! 🙂
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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.
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Thanks John, what a nice thought. The soup was even better today!
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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.
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The soup was very tasty and even better the next day!
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