Mystic Mushroom and Quinoa Chowder Recipe
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Mystic Mushroom and Quinoa Chowder

By: HOGGWILD5  
"A tasty soup with mushrooms and quinoa; great as a first course or a wonderful accompaniment to a salad or sandwich for a meal."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2/3 cup chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup creme fraiche
  • chopped fresh chives

Directions

  1. Toast quinoa in a dry, heavy skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
  2. In a large saucepan or stockpot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Stir in onions, and cook until caramelized, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in quinoa, mushrooms, and molasses; cook until mushrooms release their liquid, adding a little chicken stock if necessary to facilitate cooking. Add remaining chicken stock, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked.
  3. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shiitake mushrooms in butter until softened; set aside.
  4. Puree soup in a food processor or blender, and return to saucepan. Stir in cream, and heat (DO NOT BOIL). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with creme fraiche, shiitake mushrooms, and chives.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 342 | Total Fat: 26.9g | Cholesterol: 91mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2004 by JANICE 
I'm an avid soup-lover, and I could eat soup all day... And this is hands-down one of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2005 by ROOTSDAUGHTER 
A great soup for mushroom lovers! We made a few changes to make it healthier...no heavy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2006 by June 
I love mushroom soups, but wanted to try this since it was healthier and less fattning. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by CHOOCHOOMCYUMMY 
I made it vegan, and it's still good! I'm currently on an elimination diet which means I can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2006 by TTTURTLE 
We loved this soup. It is very thick and the flavor is awesome. Will probably try fat free... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by ADRI122 
This is pretty darn good. Used criminis and some white mushrooms I had on hand, milk instead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2008 by Emily Tisdale Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I was very disappointed in this recipe. Followed the directions exactly and the result was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by TOTORINI 
I followed all the directions except honey instead of molasses, and thought it was wonderful. ... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2007 by emilyfrances 
this did not taste good to me AT ALL. glad i only made a half recipe. my first time making a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2006 by coblue 
Delicious! This recipe has great flavor. MORE

 
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