Description
Creamy mushroom soup whisks you through earthy woodland flavors, blending rich umami notes with delicate herbal undertones. Hearty comfort arrives in each warm spoonful, inviting comfort and culinary warmth from classic French kitchen traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) mushrooms, cleaned + sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1–2 pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Cooking Fats and Thickeners:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
Instructions
- Warm a heavy-bottomed pot and combine oil with butter over medium heat until butter melts and becomes fragrant.
- Introduce diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the pot, allowing them to release moisture and develop a rich golden-brown color, stirring occasionally for about 6-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a hint of cayenne to enhance the mushroom’s earthy flavors.
- Dust flour over the mushroom mixture, stirring continuously to coat evenly and cook out the raw flour taste for 2 minutes.
- Pour white wine into the pot, scraping any browned bits from the bottom to intensify the soup’s depth of flavor.
- Incorporate vegetable or chicken broth, soy sauce, and fresh thyme leaves, stirring to combine all ingredients.
- Reduce heat and allow the soup to simmer gently for 20 minutes, developing a rich and complex taste profile.
- For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender or transfer to a standard blender, processing until desired consistency is achieved.
- Perform a final taste test, adjusting seasonings as needed, and serve piping hot with a garnish of fresh herbs.
Notes
- Opt for a mix of mushroom varieties like shiitake, cremini, and porcini to enhance depth of flavor and texture.
- Use fresh thyme instead of dried for a more vibrant, aromatic herb profile in the soup.
- Remove stems from mushrooms to ensure a silky-smooth consistency when blending.
- For a dairy-free version, replace butter with olive oil and use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg