Mushroom And Cheddar Cheese Soup

Serves:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb Dried porcini mushrooms *
1 1/4 c Packed grated sharp
2 c Milk
2 c Canned chicken broth
2 tb All-purpose flour
1 bn Green onions, chopped
stems removed, sliced
6 oz Fresh shitake mushrooms,
2 tb (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
Tillamook cheddar cheese

Method:

Cover porcini with hot water and soak 30 minutes.
Drain.
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add shitake mushrooms and green onions and saute' until tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
Gradually mix in broth and milk.
Add porcini.
Bring to simmer, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat to low and simmer unti thick, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
Add cheese and stir just until melted.
Season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with parsley and serve.
* Porcini are available at Italian markets and specialty foods stores.