Chanterelle, Shiitake & Green Bean Casserole

You'll Need:

• Large pot
• Blender (or immersion blender)
• Large bowl
• Stock Pot
• Slotted Spoon
• Cast iron skillet (or another overproof skillet)
• Large casserole dish

Directions for the Shiitake and Chanterelle Soup

• 3 medium shallots thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups chanterelles or other mushrooms
• 2 cups shiitakes, or other mushrooms
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped, or 1 tsp dried
• 1 cup Marsala wine
• 3 cups chicken stock or water

1. In a large pot over medium heat, sweat shallots and garlic in oil for 15 minutes, until very tender. 
2. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
3. Add thyme and salt to taste. 
4. Stir in flour, then deglaze pot with wine. Add stock and cook until liquid is reduced by half. 
5. Place mixture in a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until the oil emulsifies evenly into the soup. Season to taste with salt. 

Directions for Green Beans

• 6 cups green beans, destemmed, tips removed, cut in half lengthwise 
• 6 Tbsp salt
• Large bowl of ice water

1. In a large stock pot over high heat, boil water
2. Add salt and green beans. Cook for 2 minutes
3. Using slotted spoon transfer beans to a large bowl of ice water

Directions for Sauteed Cipollini

• 12 cipollini onions, thinly sliced, or pearl onions
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

1. Heat over to 350F. 
2. In a large cast iron or other ovenproof skillet, combine cipollini, oil and sale. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until tender.

Directions for Crispy Yellow Onions

• 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup corn starch
• 1 quart frying oil

1. Heat oil in large stock pot or deep fryer to 310F. 
2. In a bowl, toss onions with corn starch. 
3. Fry onions, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Fry in batches to not crowd the pot. 
4. Drain on paper towel

Directions for Panko-Parmesan Topping

• 1 ½ cups panko
• 1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese (omit for vegan option)
• 2 Tbsp chopped parsley

Combine all ingredients in a bowl