"Treat dinner guests to this premeal soup loaded with earthy, umami flavor from the mushrooms and soy sauce. Puréeing only some of the slow-cooker mushroom soup gives the dish complex texture and eye appeal. Garnish with additional black pepper and chopped fresh thyme, if desired...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups boiling water
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2 cups dried porcini mushrooms (about 1½ ounces)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
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⅝ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cups sliced shallots (about 8 ounces)
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1 garlic clove, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
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1 cup dry sherry
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3 pounds assorted fresh mushrooms (such as cremini, portobello, shiitake, and button), sliced