veg meat & potato: Oyster Mushroom Chowder

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Oyster Mushroom Chowder

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Meat & Potatoes Cookbook, by Robertson, p 42

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soups And Stews Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small yellow onion -- chopped

1 celery stalk -- chopped

1 large all-purpose potato -- peeled and diced

4 cups vegetable stock

(see separate recipe)

3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves

OR 1/4 teaspoon dried -- plus a pinch

1/2 teaspoon salt -- or more to taste

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1 1/2 cups regular or soy milk

2 tablespoons cornstarch -- DISSOLVED IN

1/4 cup water

8 ounces oyster mushrooms

1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

Kelp flakes -- (optional)

 

Serves 4 to 6

 

Creamy oyster mushrooms have a slight " seafood " taste and a texture similar

to that of oysters. Kelp flakes, or ground kelp, are available in shaker

containers in natural food stores. Sprinkled on the chowder, they make a

lovely garnish while adding a nutritious taste of the sea.

 

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add

the onion and celery, cover, and cook, stirring a few times, until

softened, about 5 minutes. Add the potato, stock, thyme, salt, and cayenne

and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, partially cover, and simmer

until the potato is soft, 15 to 20 minutes.

 

2. Transfer 1 cup of the mixture to a food processor or blender and

process until smooth. Return the mixture to the soup and stir in the

milk. Heat to a simmer, add the cornstarch mixture, and boil, stirring,

for 1 minute, or until thickened.

 

3. Meanwhile, slice or quarter any larger mushrooms; leave smaller ones

whole or halve them. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium-size

skillet. Add the mushrooms, sprinkle with the Old Bay seasoning, and cook

for 1 minute.

 

4. Add the mushrooms to the soup and serve, garnished with kelp flakes, if

desired.

 

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