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Mushroom and Leek Soup

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(49)

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups, serving 2

Ingredients

2 medium leeks
3/4 pound mushrooms
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup dry white wine
a 14 1/2-ounce can chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut leeks into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. In a large bowl of cold water wash leeks well and lift from water into a colander to drain. Thinly slice mushrooms. In a 3-quart saucepan heat butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and sauté leeks, stirring, 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté, stirring, until liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown. Add wine and boil 1 minute. Add broth and salt and pepper to taste and simmer 2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Serve soup sprinkled with chives.

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