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velvet corn soup (sallye)

Recipe by
sallye bates
Austin, TX

Borrowed from Still Life With Menu Cookbook. I haven't actually made this one yet, but it looks delicious. And I love soups. I think this one will definitely be a keeper. Bonuse: It's vegetarian.

yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For velvet corn soup (sallye)

  • 4 oz
    chinese black mushrooms
  • 2 c
    boiling water
  • 6 c
    uncooked corn
  • 1 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    chinese sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    dry sherry
  • GARNISHES (OPTIONAL)
  • 1/2 c
    finely minced parsley, green onions, and/or cilantro (optional)
  • 1/2 md
    red bell pepper, finely minced (optional)

How To Make velvet corn soup (sallye)

  • 1
    Briefly rinse the dried mushrooms under running water, place them in a large bowl and set aside. Place water in a large heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Once water is boiling, remove from heat and pour over mushrooms. Cover bowl with a lid or plate and let stand at least one hour. Drain well, saving the water (you will use it to make the soup). Squeeze excess water from the mushrooms. Pour the water back into the saucepan and set aside. Place the mushrooms in a zip lock bag or other airtight container and store in fridge for later use.
  • 2
    Add the remaining ingredients, except the garnishes, to the soup mixture. Cook over medium just until boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat, pour soup into food processor and pulse until puréed. Adjust the seasoning if necessary. If you want a smoother texture, strain the purée through a fine sieve after you remove from food processor.
  • 3
    Optional: garnish each bowlful with a very light sprinkling of finely minced garnishes. Emjoy.
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