Douglas Fir Mushroom Chowder Recipe

Creating soup recipes that feature Oregon native plants and mushrooms can result in delicious and unique flavors.

Here are five top-notch recipes that combine these local ingredients:

5. Douglas Fir Mushroom Chowder: Ingredients:

• Assorted mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

• Douglas fir tips, washed and chopped

• Onion, chopped

• Celery, chopped

• Potatoes, peeled and diced

• Vegetable or mushroom broth

• Heavy cream

• Olive oil or butter

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a pot, sauté chopped onion and celery in olive oil or butter until tender.

2. Add diced potatoes and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for a few minutes.

3. Pour in enough vegetable or mushroom broth to cover the ingredients. Simmer until the potatoes are cooked.

4. Add chopped Douglas fir tips and cook for a few more minutes.

5. Use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the soup, leaving some chunks for texture.

6. Stir in heavy cream to achieve a creamy consistency.

7. Season the chowder with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Serve the Douglas fir mushroom chowder warm.

These recipes showcase the rich flavors of Oregon's native plants and mushrooms, creating hearty and comforting soups that celebrate the region's natural bounty.

Remember to responsibly forage or purchase wild ingredients and to confirm plant and mushroom identifications before use.