Creamy Portobello Soup

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium-high heat and cook until lightly browned.
  2. Add the ham and cook until slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  3. Remove the ham with a slotted spoon to a plate.
  4. Add 1/2 tablespoon butter, 1 cup leeks, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cook 4 minutes, then add to the plate; set aside.
  6. Add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, leeks, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste to the pot; cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add the mushrooms and cook 3 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  9. Stir in 2 tablespoons sherry, if using, scraping up any browned bits, and cook until evaporated.
  10. Add the broth and 2 cups water.
  11. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the mushrooms are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  12. Puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth, cracking the lid to let steam escape.
  13. Return to the pot, whisk in the half-and-half and bring just to a boil.
  14. Stir in three-quarters of the ham-leek mixture, the remaining 1 tablespoon sherry, if using, and salt and pepper to taste.
  15. Serve topped with the remaining ham and leeks.
  16. Per serving: Calories 368; Fat 21 g (Saturated 12 g); Cholesterol 90 mg; Sodium 1,072 mg; Carbohydrate 23 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 19 g

unsalted butter, ham steak, leeks, kosher salt, mushroom caps, allpurpose, sherry, chicken broth, crusty bread

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/creamy-portobello-soup-recipe.html (may not work)

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