I just had the best mushroom soup at Panzanella in Carrboro, and I would love the recipe! - S.B.-H., Carrboro

Jim Nixon, executive chef at Panzanella (200 N. Greensboro St.; 929-6626; www.panzanella.com), occasionally offers this earthy brew as the soup du jour. Now we can enjoy it at home whenever we like.

Specialty of the House gets recipes for local restaurant dishes. Send requests, including your city, to Specialty of the House, c/o The News & Observer or e-mail ggcox@bellsouth.net.