Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Monastery Mushroom Soup
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ingredients
2 celery stalks, thin slices (include leaves)
2 carrots, thin slices
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, thin slices
1 large onion, minced
8 tablespoons oil
5 cups water (add more if needed)
1 bay leaf
1 bouillon cube
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper, to taste
directions
Pour the oil into a soup pot and add minced onion. Saute the onion for 1 or 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Add the celery and carrots and continue to stir for another 2 minutes.
Pour the water into the pot [the pot with onions in it]. Add the mushrooms, bay leaf, bouillon cube, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil and then let it cook over low heat, covered, for about 40 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and serve the soup hot.
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carie
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reviews & comments
April 25, 2015
I tried this recipe and love it! A small spoon of sour cream topped with chives in each bowl is a nice garnish.