Shiitake Mushroom Soup with Sake Recipe

Shiitake Mushroom Soup With Sake Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 tablespoon canola or grapeseed oil
• 2 leeks, white parts only, well rinsed and chopped
• 2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
• 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, lightly rinsed, patted dry, stemmed and sliced
• 3 tablespoons sake
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 6 cups vegetable broth or water
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Method

1. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the leeks and celery
3. Cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
4. Stir in the mushrooms, sake, soy sauce and broth and season with salt and pepper to taste
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the mushrooms are tender, about 15 minutes
6. Stir in the parsley, taste, adjusting seasonings if necessary and serve

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