Morel Mushroom Soup

Morel Mushroom Soup

Chef James Kokenyesdi - Michigan Chefs De Cuisine
Course Appetizer, Soup, Main Course, Healthy Recipe
Cuisine American
Keyword mushroom, morel

Ingredients

  • 4 oz butter
  • 4 cups onions chopped
  • 2 lbs fresh Morels sliced
  • 4 tsp dried dill weed
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. 
  • Sauté the onions in the butter for 5 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and sauté for 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in the dill, paprika, soy sauce and broth. 
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk the milk and corn starch together.
  • Pour milk slurry into the soup and stir well to blend.
  • Cover and simmer for 15 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the salt, ground black pepper, lemon juice, parsley and sour cream. Mix together and allow to heat through over low heat, about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not boil.
  • Serve immediately.