Mushroom Soup with Red Wine and Brie

By HealthyDelicious • April 14, 2011 • 1 Comments

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Author Notes: Earthy mushrooms are balanced out by a rich broth that gets an added layer of flavor from a hefty dose of red wine – any red you have open will work, but I like to use something slightly sweet like a zinfandel. A surprise portion of baguette and creamy Brie hidden in the bottom of the bowl melts into the soup and adds a touch of creaminess and an oh-so-French flair. - HealthyDelicious

Serves 4

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces crimini mushrooms, quartered
4 ounces oyster mushrooms, chopped
1 cup red wine
4 cups beef stock
2 bay leaves
1 bunch thyme
4 ounces baguette
4 ounces brie
salt and pepper

Melt the butter and garlic in a soup pan set over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft and golden, about 15 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the stock, wine, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil, the reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spread each baguette slice with some Brie. Place two slices in the bottom of each of four bowls. Spoon the hot soup over top to melt the cheese.