Mushroom Bisque

3 pounds butter
12 onions
1 case Crimini mushrooms
10 Portabellas
Mushroom stems
4 cups soy sauce
2 cups molasses
1 tablespoon thyme
1 bunch sage
1 gallon water  
Sweat onions in butter until clear.  Add mushrooms and seasonings.  Add water and cook 45 minutes. Puree in blender. Strain through net and serve.

I love this rich earthy soup with our Amista Syrah.

 

Recipe courtesy of Chef Jack Mitchel

Jack's recipe feeds a whole party!  Here is Mike's approximation to serve four.

1 1/4 lb stick butter
2 medium sweet onions
2 lb Crimini mushrooms 
1 lb Portabellas
Mushroom stems
1/2 cups soy sauce
1/4 cups molasses
1/8 tsp thyme
6 sage leaves
6 cups water     

Sweat onions in butter until clear.  Add mushrooms and seasonings.  Add water and cook 45 minutes.  Puree in blender then strain through net and serve.