FRANCE ~ Mushroom Soup

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FRENCH MUSHROOM SOUP
Serves 6

1/2 cup brandy 
2ozs dried wild mushrooms {such as shiitake} 
3 tablespoons sweet butter 
1 1/2 cups yellow onions, chopped 
1/2 pound button mushrooms, finely chopped 
1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, finely chopped 
3 cups chicken broth 
Salt & pepper to taste

Soak dried mushrooms in warmed brandy for 20 minutes & drain, reserving the liquid. Sauté onions in butter until translucent. Add button & portobello mushrooms, cook for 15 minutes. Add the dried mushrooms, soaking liquid and stock. Simmer for 30 minutes. Purée the soup and return to stove, adding salt and pepper to taste. Et Voilà!

Source: S's recipe collection