Wild Mushroom Pumpkin Soup

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Title: WILD MUSHROOM PUMPKIN SOUP
Categories: Soups, Vegetarian, Low-fat
Yield: 4 servings

1/3 c Dried mushrooms
-- (porcini and shiitake)
1 c Hot water
1 tb Olive oil
1 lg Onion, finely chopped
1 c Sliced fresh mushrooms
2 c Vegetable stock
2 c Cooked or canned pumpkin
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts Salt, -=OR=-
1 ts Tamari
1/4 ts Black pepper
Minced fresh parsley
Minced fresh chives

Soak dried porcini and shiitake mushrooms in hot water for 20
minutes. Chop rehydrated mushrooms and reserve soaking liquid. Saute
chopped onion and sliced fresh mushrooms and soaking liquid and
vegetable stock.

Add pumpkin, nutmeg, salt or tamari and black pepper. Cook over
medium heat and stir until heated through. Garnish with parsley and
chives.

"The Associated Press" Posted by Karen Mintzias

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