Governor Tom Ridges Fresh Mushroom Soup For Thanksgiving Recipes

ORANGE YOU GLAD IT'S THANKSGIVING SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. When butter has melted, add the onion and carrots and cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze with the orange juice and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
• Transfer the mixture to a food processor or a blender. Puree the mixture until smooth, then return to pot over medium heat. To mixture, add the frozen butternut squash puree and the chicken broth and stir to combine. Adjust the seasoning. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Grate some fresh nutmeg and stir to combine.
• Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped thyme and orange zest.

FRESH CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Lighly saute mushrooms in butter.
• Add flour and stir constantly for about 5 minutes.
• Slowly add stock, stirring until all is incorporated.
• Simmer about 10 minutes.
• Add cream, stir and serve.

TOFU MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Place dried mushrooms in a bowl or large heatproof measuring cup and cover with 2 cups boiling water. Let sit for 30 minutes. If mushrooms are sandy, agitate from time to time. Line a strainer with cheesecloth and place over a 1-quart measuring cup. Drain through the strainer, then twist mushrooms in the cheesecloth, holding them over the strainer, to squeeze out the last of the flavorful liquid. Discard reconstituted mushrooms or set aside for another use.
• While porcinis are soaking, pull tough stems away from shiitake mushroom caps. Slice caps thin and set aside.
• Combine the mushroom broth with enough water to make 9 cups liquid and place in a saucepan or soup pot. Add shiitake stems, quartered button or cremini mushrooms, halved head of garlic, salt and ginger slices, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon or skimmer to remove mushrooms, stems, garlic and ginger from broth. Add soy sauce to broth. Taste and adjust salt.
• Bring broth back to a boil and add tofu. Reduce heat to a simmer or a gentle boil, cover partly and simmer for 30 minutes. Tofu will puff a little, and texture will become more porous and spongy.
• Add thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro and chives. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve.

GOVERNOR TOM RIDGE'S FRESH MUSHROOM SOUP FOR THANKSGIVING

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and saute the onions and sugar slowly until golden - about 30-45 minutes.
• Gently clean the mushrooms with a kitchen towel or paper towel. Slice 1/3 of the mushrooms and finely chop the rest.
• Add all mushrooms to the onions and saute for 5 minutes.
• Stir in flour until smooth and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Pour in water and stir until smooth.
• Add chicken broth, vermouth and salt and heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• This can be prepared in advance and refrigerated. Reheat, covered, over low heat for 10 minutes.

VEGETARIAN THANKSGIVING SOUP WITH CARROTS, GINGER, AND COCONUT

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, salt, and pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add carrots and smashed garlic; saute for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir in broth, parsley, ginger, thyme, and sage. Reduce to a simmer and cook until carrots are soft, about 30 minutes.
• Remove the sprigs of thyme with a fork or spatula. Transfer soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Return soup to the pot. Add coconut cream, coconut milk, pesto, and maple syrup; let simmer for 10 minutes.
• Ladle into serving bowls and add a dollop of sour cream to each bowl.

SPICED AND SOUR MUSHROOM SOUP (_TOM YAM HED_)

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring vegetable stock, shallots, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and chiles to a boil. Continue to boil for 4-5 minutes. Add oyster and straw mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. Once cooked remove from heat and season with miso paste, lime juice and apple concentrate.