Morel Bisque

Indulge in the earthy, delicate flavours of morel mushrooms in this creamy, velvety bisque. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, this dish is a true celebration of spring’s finest ingredients. 🌿💛 Ready to warm your soul with every spoonful?
Meal Type
Appetizer
Timeframe

1 Hr

Seasonality
Spring
Canadian Ingredients
  • Celery
  • Mushroom

Morel Bisque

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Chicken Stock

  • 1 cup Heavy Cream

  • ⅓ cup Rice

  • 1 Onion

  • 2 Celery Stalks

  • ½ cup Sherry or Brandy

  • 1oz. Dried Morel Mushrooms

  • 6 tbsp. Butter

  • Kosher Salt, White Pepper

  • Chives

Directions

  1. Heat chicken stock into saucepan – Add in dried morel mushrooms for 30mins. to hydrate – Drain the mushrooms for saucepan, reserve the liquid

  2. Mix celery, onion, 2 tbsp. butter together into skillet for 5mins. – Add rice, cook for 1min. – Add sherry/brandy until reduced by half

  3. Add morel mixture into skillet to a simmer for 20mins. on low heat

  4. Add morel & rice mixture into a blender, mix in cream – Puree for 1-2mins. on low speed – Gradually add 3 tbsp. butter, salt, white pepper

  5. Heat any remaining dried morel mushrooms into butter until caramelized

  6. Garmish with caramelized morel mushrooms, chives