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Do we want to talk about this cold snap that's upon us? Jason left for Florida earlier this week and I'm not even jealous because it's not nearly as warm there this winter as it was last year. Ok, maybe I am a little jealous, but we aren't getting any snow here so I'm not too mad about his adventures this month. I do eat a lot of stews and soups when the temperatures drop below freezing, and I will say that my soup pots have been in constant use this month. We've already made made chili, potato soup, broccoli soup, and even piping hot ramen, but to finish off the week, I decided to make this Mushroom Soup with Scallions and Sherry that I pulled off of Golden Blossom Honey's recipe index.
I like to make these types of lighter soups when it's just myself and my daughter at home because of the ease of preparation, the short cook time, and because it's filling as-is since neither of us need extra heavier ingredients to feel satisfied. I love the earthy tones of this soup and think that it pairs well with a hot black tea for lunch or a red wine for dinner. If my husband were home when I cooked this, I would have added ground sausage to his portion, or even shredded chicken since soup isn't a full meal for him unless there's some kind of meat mixed in. So if you're the same, those are a few good options to consider to bulk it up a little. If you like a more creamy soup, pour in a little heavy whipping cream towards the end of your cook time. I served mine with some sliced ciabatta bread and topped off the soup with sliced parts of a green onion. This isn't necessary and will add a touch more onion-y flavor to the finished dish. But it added visual appeal to the soup with the pop of green against the browns in the bowls so I just went with it. If the Farmer's Almanac is to be trusted, it looks like my area will be a little below average on temperatures for the remainder of winter, so this is a recipe that we'll definitely be keeping on hand to help keep the chill off the bones for the rest of the season.
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup scallions (white part only), finely chopped
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
4 Tablespoons cream sherry
1 Tablespoon GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low-salt chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
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Have the temperatures been running below average in your area this winter?
We had two days of spring temps, so I went shopping yesterday in my long padded vest since it was close to 17C, but tonight a cold front arrived so we have rain and just 2C outside. The rest of the country has seen snow this winter, but we did not have any here at north. Good thing Jason did not head to California instead of Florida.
ReplyDeleteOr Texas! They are getting a snowstorm there, which is really odd. Even my friend in Georgia is getting hit with snow. She's pissed because it never snows there and she likes to flaunt her warm temps now that she doesn't live in Indiana. Guess I'm getting the last laugh there LOL
DeleteWell, it’s been below freezing, but that’s normal for January. It’s weird how you guys don’t have snow. We’ve had like 15 inches in the last week. That soup likes delicious! I made something similar, without the sherry, and added some Asian dumplings I found at Aldi. It was really good.
ReplyDeleteWe've only had a few very minor dustings up until this week. We did get enough on Sunday that I did pull out the snow shovel to clear the driveway. I can take the cold, but the snow has to go.
DeleteRica sopa. Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteA lighter meal can sometimes do the trick indeed. Temps are average here. I heard a few floridians whining about the cold. Pfffft. Come here and I'll show you cold.
ReplyDeleteJason wasn't thrilled when it was 50 degrees there. I'm like, wtf!?!? Try below freezing back home before complaining to me LOL
DeleteI would eat that, it looks good. Yeah it's been cold here.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised that it's been cold there in the desert!
DeleteFlorida is uncomfortably cold. Reminds me of how much I hated winters up north. No scraping ice off the car, or icy roads though, so still not complaining (much), plus I know it won't last all that long. :) Potato soup is my favorite. Broccoli my 2nd fave. I haven't made any homemades yet this season, but I do have a new crockpot that has been sitting unopened here for a couple of weeks. Got it on a great deal when I was shopping for something else online. Taking this post as my sign to test it out. :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love new kitchen appliances! And potato soup is my favorite too. Though my family isn't as fond of it as I am, so I don't get to make it frequently, unfortunately :(
DeleteNo one is my house likes mushrooms except for me. It looks great.
ReplyDeleteWe're big fans of them here. I'm so glad my family loves them because I cook with them frequently!
DeleteOoo this super tasty and so comforting. I made chicken soup last weekend, I call it Alicia's Quick & Dirty Chicken Soup or Grandmas Shortcut. LOL. I takes about 15 minutes or so to prepare and then I let it cook for about an hour and a half.
ReplyDeleteI think I may have to try this.
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I'd love to try your chicken soup. I bet it is so comforting in the winter months or when one isn't feeling well!
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