Description: Delicious, heart-warming soup, perfect for weary travellers!
Submitted by: Daughter_of_Kings on 2004-01-22 13:53:05
Serves: 4-5
Prep Time: 1 1/2 hrs.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ingredients
1/2 lb. very finely chopped mushrooms1 tbsp. chopped onion
6 tbsp. butter
2 cups finely chopped carrots
2 cups finely chopped celery
1 clove minced garlic
2-1/2 cups beef broth
3-1/2 cups water
1 small can of tomato paste
1 pinch salt and pepper
1/4 cup dry sherry (optional)
Instructions
In a large saucepan, melt 4 tbsp. of butter. Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Stir in beef broth, water, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.Cover and reduce heat. Simmer 1 hour.
In a blender, puree the soup; return mixture to soup pot.
Melt 2 tbsp. butter in a skillet. Add the sliced mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes. Add to the soup, along with sherry if desired. Heat thoroughly and serve.