Polish+Wild+Mushroom+Soup

=POLISH WILD MUSHROOM SOUP=




 * __INGREDIENTS:__**
 * 1/4 || || lb **dried wild mushrooms** ||
 * 9 || || cups **vegetable or meat stock** ||
 * 1 || || cup **butter** ||
 * 1 || || cup finely chopped **onion** ||
 * 1 || || tablespoon **cornstarch** ||
 * || || ** salt ** ||
 * || || ** white pepper ** ||
 * || || ** sour cream ** ||
 * || || chopped **fresh parsley** ||
 * __PREPARATION METHODS:__**
 * ** 1. ** || Cover mushrooms with cold water and soak overnight. ||
 * ** 2. ** || Drain the mushrooms reserving the soaking liquid, strain the liquid through a fine cloth. ||
 * ** 3. ** || Rinse the mushrooms in cold water to remove any remaining sand then slice into strips. ||
 * ** 4. ** || Add the mushrooms, 8 cups of of the beef stock and the soaking liquid to a 3 quart saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer over low heat 4 hours. ||
 * ** 5. ** || Melt the butter in a heavy skillet, add the onion, saute until golden brown then add to the soup. ||
 * ** 6. ** || Whisk the cornstarch with the remaining cup of beef stock, add to the soup, stir and simmer until slightly thickened. ||
 * ** 7. ** || Season to taste with salt and pepper, ladle into individual bowls, top each with 1 tbls sour cream and sprinkle with parsley. ||

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