Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup
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5
Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup
Description
Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup combines a variety of wild mushrooms sautéed with leeks and garlic, imparting deep savory notes. Fresh thyme adds herbal aroma while white wine and dry sherry contribute complexity to the broth, which is simmered in chicken or vegetable stock. A portion of the mushrooms is pureed into the soup, lending creaminess and body, while the remaining mushrooms provide texture contrast. Heavy cream enriches the final soup for a smooth and soothing finish.
The soup's earthiness and richness make it a good appetizer or suitable for a light dinner when paired with crusty bread. It offers warming comfort through its creamy texture balanced by the umami mushroom flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 leek
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 pounds wild mushrooms sliced (any variety, mixed
- 2 teaspoons thyme fresh chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 cup white wine dry
- 1/3 cup dry sherry
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Trim the green ends off the leeks. Cut the white ends lengthwise into quarters and thoroughly wash... leeks can be sandy. Then chop the leeks into small pieces. Place a large saucepot over medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter has melted add the leek and garlic. Saute for 3-5 minutes, then scoop over and set aside.
- Add the mushrooms and thyme. Saute the mushrooms until the moisture has released and evaporated, 10 minutes. Then scoop 3/4 of the mushrooms out and set aside. Add the leeks back to the pot.
- Pour in the stock, wine and sherry. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Simmer for 15 minutes. Puree the soup using an immersion blender. Then add the remaining mushrooms back to the pot. Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1925IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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