Leek And Mushroom Bisque Recipes

Steps:

• Put oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their water and the pan begins to dry out again, 10-15 minutes. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until they soften a bit, 2-3 minutes. Add tarragon and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Steps:

• Slice the white part of the leeks into 1/4" slices.
• Separate the slices into rings, and rinse to remove all grit.
• Wash the green parts of the leeks well and cut them into halves.
• (I find that leeks tend to be a bit sandy) Heat the oil in a soup pot.
• Add the white parts of the leeks and saute over moderate heat until they are limp.
• Add the water and then the tomato puree.
• Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat until the liquid is very gently simmering.
• Slowly sprinkle in the cream of wheat, stirring it in as you do.
• Add the green parts of the leeks, then mushrooms, and the seasoning mix.
• Cover and simmer gently for 35 minutes.
• Remove the green parts of the leeks and discard.
• Stir in enough milk or soy to give slightly thick consistency, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and let the soup stand for about 1 hour.
• Heat through as needed then adjust the consistency with more milk or soy if necessary, and correct the seasonings.

Steps:

• Heat a wide, deep 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high. When hot, add the olive oil and leeks, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until softened and lightly golden, 5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and mushrooms. Cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes, then stir and cook, undisturbed, until the mushrooms start to caramelize and stick to the bottom of the pan, another 2 to 3 minutes. (This allows the water from the mushrooms to evaporate, encouraging caramelization.) Add the juice of one lemon half to deglaze the pan and stir to combine.
• Add the pasta and stock; stir well. Cover with lid and cook on medium heat. Begin tasting pasta 10 minutes after you add it. (All pasta shapes and brands will have different cooking times. You want the pasta to be just tender.)
• Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat and add the butter and parsley. Squeeze in the juice from the remaining lemon half and stir until butter is melted and dispersed. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, top with ricotta, red-pepper flakes (to taste) and more chopped parsley.

Steps:

• Soak porcini in warm water until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain, squeeze gently, chop coarsely, and set aside.
• In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add oil, shallots, garlic, onion, and leeks; cook until soft, about 20 minutes.
• Add all mushrooms except porcini and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until slightly soft. Season lightly and add leaves of 1 thyme sprig. Add turnips, apple, and bay leaf and cover with stock (you may not use it all). Simmer for 30 minutes, adding porcini in the last 10. Remove from heat.
• Remove bay leaf and puree soup in a food processor in small batches. Place in a clean pot and reheat gently.
• Add Madeira, cream, and remaining thyme leaves. Add more stock if soup is too thick. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve in warm bowls with a dollop of creme fraiche and a sprinkling of chives.