Mushroom And Cheddar Cheese Soup

Cover porcini with hot water and soak 30 minutes. Drain. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shitake mushrooms and green onions and saute’ until tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually mix in broth and milk. Add porcini. Bring to simmer, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer unti thick, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add cheese and stir just until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve. * Porcini are available at Italian markets and specialty foods stores. SOURCE: Bon Appetit, March ‘93. Shared by Cate Vanicek. Archive January 2010 December 2009 July 2009 June 2009 April 2009 March 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008