Asian Mushroom and Leek Soup

By | March 28, 2024

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 ounce dried shiitake or porcini mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 medium shallots, minced
  • 1 large leek, white and tender green, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 4 ounces white mushrooms, stems discarded, caps thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Madras curry powder
  • 6 cups vegetable stock or canned broth
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 pound wild mushrooms, preferably chanterelles, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh lemongrass (tender white bulb only)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh chives

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