The Dove'S Nest Wild Mushroom And Smoked Gouda Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
6 cups sliced white mushrooms
6 cups sliced portabella mushrooms (or other wild)
12 roasted garlic cloves
4 cups strong chicken stock
1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese (or smoked cheddar cheese)
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1 teaspoon chopped basil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Heat the oil in a medium stockpot. Saute the onions, mushrooms and garlic in the oil for 10 minutes. Add the chicken stock.
Bring to a boil. Add the cheese, stirring until melted. Pour into a blender container.
Process until the mixture is pureed. Add the vinegar, cream, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Process for 5 to 10 seconds to blend.
Ladle into soup bowls and serve immediately.