Description
Homemade cream of mushroom soup delivers rich, earthy flavors that comfort and nourish. French culinary traditions inspire this creamy classic, which provides warmth and satisfaction with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds cremini mushrooms, chopped
- 1 handful shiitake mushrooms, chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3/4 cup minced shallots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Fats:
- 4 tablespoons (59 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) butter
Instructions
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high temperature, then incorporate butter until fully melted and bubbling.
- Add all mushrooms and sauté for approximately 10 minutes, stirring periodically, until they develop a light golden color and release their natural moisture.
- Carefully set aside one cup of the cooked mushrooms for later garnishing.
- Reduce heat to medium and introduce finely chopped shallots and minced garlic, cooking for 60 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour in stock, sprinkle salt, and add tarragon, allowing the mixture to simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to develop complex flavors.
- Carefully remove pot from heat and transform the mixture into a silky consistency using an immersion blender or standard blender.
- If using a standard blender, return soup to pot and adjust liquid volume with additional stock to achieve desired texture.
- Incorporate heavy cream and freshly ground black pepper, then gently fold the reserved mushrooms back into the soup.
- Conduct a final seasoning assessment, adding salt and pepper as necessary to elevate the overall flavor profile before serving.
Notes
- Mushroom Variety Matters Choose a mix of wild and cultivated mushrooms like shiitake, cremini, and porcini for deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Enhance Umami Depth Sauté mushrooms at high heat to develop rich caramelization and maximize their natural savory characteristics.
- Dietary Adaptations Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for dairy-free versions, maintaining creamy texture and richness.
- Texture Control Blend soup partially for rustic texture, leaving some mushroom chunks for added interest and mouthfeel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg