Creamy Morel Mushroom Soup
If you are a fan of fresh (or even dried) morel mushrooms, this is the soup for you. Everyone who eats morels knows that they go best sautéed with onions, garlic, and butter. This incorporates all of those ingredients to create a magnificently creamy soup, strong with morel flavor, but not too overpowering. Serve with crusty bread or garlic croutons.
butter
½
cup
minced garlic
1
tablespoon
onion, diced
1
large
fresh morel mushrooms, sliced
8
ounces
chicken soup base
1
tablespoon
all-purpose flour
1
tablespoon
water
2
cups
heavy cream
2
cups
ground dried thyme
⅛
teaspoon
salt to taste
ground black pepper
2
teaspoons
 Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, and morels; cook, stirring frequently, until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken soup base and flour; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in water and cream; bring to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes.
  Puree half of the soup in small batches, filling the blender no more than halfway full each time. Return soup puree to pot. Cook on low 10 to 15 minutes. Season with thyme and salt and pepper before serving.
