WILD MUSHROOM SOUP WITH SHERRY

INGREDIENTS

8 tbsp. butter, room temperature

1 c. sliced shallots

¾ c. chopped onion

3 garlic cloves, minced

3 cups sliced and stemmed fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 6 ounces)

3 cups sliced cremini mushrooms (about 6 ounces)

3 cups sliced oyster mushrooms (about 4 1/2 ounces)

½ c. cup dry white wine

½ c. dry Sherry

¼ c. all-purpose flour

8 c. chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth

½ c. whipping cream

Directions

Melt six tablespoons butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add shallots, onion, and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent, about eight minutes. Add all mushrooms and sauté until they begin to soften, about four minutes. Add white wine and sherry. Boil until liquid is reduced to a glaze, about six minutes. Mix remaining two tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup flour in small bowl until smooth paste forms. Add flour paste to mushroom mixture in pot; stir until mixture melts and coats vegetables. Gradually mix in stock. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until mushrooms are tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper. Working in small batches, puree soup in blender or processor until smooth. Return soup to pot. (Can be prepared one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat before serving.) Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

Air Fryer Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS

8 oz. whole mushrooms

2 tbsp. butter

¾ c. panko breadcrumbs

2 large eggs

1 tsp. hot sauce

1 tsp. Worcestershire

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

Directions

Clean mushrooms with damp cloth. Trim mushroom stems by cutting just under cap or snapping stem off. Add butter and panko crumbs to a microwave safe dish and heat in microwave for one to two minutes. In a small mixing bowl, mix together eggs, hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Dip each mushroom first into egg mixture, then into breadcrumbs. Be sure to shake off excess. Spray inside of air fryer and add a single layer of mushrooms. Cook at 375 degrees for eight to ten minutes, or until golden brown. Serve alone or with spicy ranch dressing for added flavor.

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