Exotic Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, chipped
• 1 lb. mixed mushrooms (oyster, porcini, white)
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 3 3/4 cups hot vegetable or chicken stock
• 8 slices french bread
• 3 tbsp. butter, melted
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup finely grated swiss cheese
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook onion for 3-4 minutes, or until soft and golden.
2. Wipe each mushroom with a damp cloth and cut large mushrooms into bite-size pieces.
3. Add mushrooms to skillet, stirring quickly to coat them with oil.
4. Add milk to skillet, bring to a boil, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes. Gradually stir in broth.
5. Toast french bread until golden.
6. Mix together butter and garlic. Spoon over toast.
7. Place toast in the bottom of 4 bowls and ladle hot soup over the top.
8. Top with grated swiss cheese and serve immediately.