Black Mushroom Soup

• 1 1/2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
• 1 ounce dried cloud ear mushrooms
• 2 cups boiling water
• cooking spray
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
• salt and pepper

1. Place dried mushrooms in a bowl; pour boiling water over. Let stand until mushrooms are softened, about 15 minutes.
2. Drain, reserving liquid. Slice mushrooms, discarding tough stems from the shiitakes.
3. Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add sliced dried mushrooms, reserved liquid and broth; heat to boiling.
5. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes, adding cremini mushrooms in the last 10 minutes.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

shiitake mushrooms, cloud ear, boiling water, cooking spray, onion, green onion, chicken broth, cremini mushrooms, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/black-mushroom-soup-332602 (may not work)