Mushroom Soup Serves 4 (chopped) 1 small onion (diced) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 2 sprigs thyme (leaves) 2 Tbsp. parsley (chopped) 2 quarts chicken stock 1 C heavy cream 1 tsp. paprika 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg Salt & pepper to taste 4 1"x1" slices pecorino Sauté garlic, onion, and mushrooms in large pot. Once golden, add thyme, parsley, chicken stock, paprika, and nutmeg. Simmer 15 minutes; remove; puree. Return to pot; boil. Add cream, reduce for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; keep warm. Assemble: sauté remaining mushrooms (caps only); season. Divide soup into four bowls; add a slice of pecorino in center of each; top with mush- rooms. Serve. |