Savory Wild Mushroom Soup

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large carrot, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 3 large shallots, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• Kosher or sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Parmesan rind, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1 pound assorted chopped wild mushrooms, such as shiitake, crimini, chanterelle, or oyster
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
• 15 ounces drained and rinsed canned or dried cannellini beans
• 1/2 cup good quality dry white wine
• 4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, add the olive oil and butter over medium heat. When the butter melts, add carrot and celery and saute for about 15 minutes, stirring often.
2. Add the shallots and continue to cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the shallots are browned and all vegetables are soft.
3. Sprinkle in kosher or sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper, to taste. Toss in the bay leaf and Parmesan rind.
4. Add mushrooms, stirring well to incorporate. Cook down for about 5 minutes and add the rosemary, sage, and thyme.
5. Continue to stir the mixture until mushrooms have reduced, about 5 minutes, and add cannellini beans, stirring them in until warmed.
6. Deglaze pot with white wine, removing any browned bits with a wooden spoon, and allow to reduce for a couple of minutes.
7. Pour in chicken stock, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing flavors to mingle. Remove bay leaf and Parmesan rind.
8. Puree soup with a stick blender until very smooth. Stir in cream and serve with desired toppings. Enjoy!

olive oil, butter, carrot, celery, shallots, garlic, kosher, bay leaf, parmesan rind, wild mushrooms, fresh rosemary, fresh sage, fresh thyme, beans, white wine, chicken stock, heavy cream

Taken from food52.com/recipes/912-savory-wild-mushroom-soup (may not work)