Tofu Cream Of Mushroom Soup Recipes

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine portobello mushrooms, oyster mushrooms and soy sauce. Cover; microwave on high for 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Strain liquid into a large stockpot; set mushrooms aside. Add the carrots, celery, water, onion, bay leaves and thyme to stockpot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes. Strain vegetables from stockpot; discard. Stir in lemon juice, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. , Add dried mushrooms to hot broth; let stand until softened, 2-3 minutes. Strain liquid into stockpot, reserving 1/2 cup. Combine reconstituted mushrooms with reserved mushrooms. Place half of mushrooms into stockpot. Add remaining mushrooms, tofu and reserved broth into a blender. Cover; blend until smooth. Stir mixture into broth in stockpot. Cook and stir until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring stock to a boil; reduce heat to simmer, add mushrooms, and cook for 3 minutes. In a small bowl, mix miso paste and soy sauce together; stir into stock along with tofu. Simmer 5 minutes, and serve topped with with green onion.

Steps:

• Place dried mushrooms in a bowl or large heatproof measuring cup and cover with 2 cups boiling water. Let sit for 30 minutes. If mushrooms are sandy, agitate from time to time. Line a strainer with cheesecloth and place over a 1-quart measuring cup. Drain through the strainer, then twist mushrooms in the cheesecloth, holding them over the strainer, to squeeze out the last of the flavorful liquid. Discard reconstituted mushrooms or set aside for another use.
• While porcinis are soaking, pull tough stems away from shiitake mushroom caps. Slice caps thin and set aside.
• Combine the mushroom broth with enough water to make 9 cups liquid and place in a saucepan or soup pot. Add shiitake stems, quartered button or cremini mushrooms, halved head of garlic, salt and ginger slices, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon or skimmer to remove mushrooms, stems, garlic and ginger from broth. Add soy sauce to broth. Taste and adjust salt.
• Bring broth back to a boil and add tofu. Reduce heat to a simmer or a gentle boil, cover partly and simmer for 30 minutes. Tofu will puff a little, and texture will become more porous and spongy.
• Add thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro and chives. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve.

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, cook mushrooms in the broth with onion and thyme until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• In blender or food processor, puree the mixture , leaving some chunks of vegetable in it. Set aside.
• In the saucepan, melt the butter, whisk in the flour until smooth. Add the salt, pepper, half and half and vegetable puree. Stirring constantly, bring soup to a boil and cook until thickened. Adjust seasonings to taste, and add sherry.