CSA MUSHROOM RECIPES 2

Cream of Wine Cap Mushroom Soup

• 2 cups chopped wine cap mushrooms
• 2 T canola oil
• 1 T butter
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 T fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp ground fennel 
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• kosher salt, ground pepper 

White sauce:
In a 2 cup glass measure, melt 2 T. butter. Add 2 T. flour and microwave for 30 seconds, stir with whisk. Add 1 cup milk, whisk, return to microwave for 30 seconds, whisk, nuke another 30 seconds and whisk. Should be thick enough by then, if not, go another 30 seconds.

Use a BIG frying pan, add oil and get the oil fairly hot. Add the mushrooms and saute them for 5 minutes or so, then add s/p to taste, add all other ingredients and cook until the liquids are almost absorbed. (They tasted great just like that), but for the soup heat the chicken broth in a saucepan, add the sauteed mushroom mixture and simmer on low for about 10 minutes. Using a stick blender (or pour into a regular blender), process the mixture until very smooth, then add the white sauce, whisk and enjoy. Adjust seasonings to your taste.

Shrimp with Kale and Shiitakes 

2 tablespoons butter

1 onion, thinly sliced

1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced

6 cloves garlic, chopped

2 bunches Lacinato kale, stemmed and chopped into bite-sized pieces

1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and cleaned

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a wide frying pan. Add the onion and shiitakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for one minute. Add the kale by the handful and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and almost tender, about 3 minutes. Push the vegetables to the sides of the pan to make room for the shrimp. Then add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally , until not quite opaque, about 3 minutes. Add the soy sauce, wine, and cream if using, and cook until sauce has thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.