Thai Portobello Tortellini Bisque

taylormac posted this Vegetarian Main dish about 1 year ago.

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Before you begin

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Yields: About six people as a main dish

Additional information:
This recipe comes from the book 'Superb Maine Soups.'

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tsp. curry powder
  • 2 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large portobello mushroom cap, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp. coriander
  • 1 Tbsp. sambel oelek*
  • 2 cups full-flavored chicken stock
  • 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 9 oz. pkg refrigerated mushroom- or crab-stuffed tortellini
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil, snipped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (optional)

  • *Sambel oelek is a paste made from 12 medium red chili peppers, seeded and chopped and 2 tsp. salt. Puree in a food processor, then keep refrigerated. A good substitute is

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, cook the shallot, jalapeno, curry powder and garlic in olive oil about 1 minute, until the shallot is tender. Add portobello and coriande, and cook 2 more minutes. Stir in sambal oelek and chicken stock. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 5 minutes.

  2. Stir in coconut milk, tortellini and basil. Cook and stir 5 minutes more, or until pasta is tender but firm. Stir in cream and cook until soup is heated through; do not boil.

  3. Garnish with chopped tomato.