20 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 lb. + ½ lb. fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons + 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups toasted bread crumbs
1 bunch fresh parsley stems removed and finely chopped
10 cups chicken stock
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Tabasco
Dry sherry
Finely chop 1 lb. of the mushrooms. Cut ½ lb. of the mushrooms into thin slices.
Pour 2 tablespoons of oil in a 4 quart saucepan and place over medium heat. Once warmed, add the garlic and mushrooms, sautéing for 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or spatula, remove the mushrooms and garlic.
To the pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil and the bread crumbs. Sauté until golden. Add the mushroom mixture, as well as the parsley. Sauté for 5 minutes.
Add the broth. Bring to a simmer, stirring often, for 15 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. Add a dash of Tabasco and sherry.
Adapted from Blue Ribbon Recipes from the Old Farmer’s Almanac by Polly Bannister
For a twist on traditional mushroom soup, add plenty of garlic. In this recipe, the garlic , flavor is not overwhelming and is nicely complimented by sherry, Tabasco, and parsley.