Chestnut And Wild Mushroom Soup With Parmesan Cream

Name: Chestnut And Wild Mushroom Soup With Parmesan Cream And Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 ounce pancetta or bacon, in one piece; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided; 1/4 cup carrots cut into half-inch pieces; 1/4 cup turnips cut into half-inch pieces; 1/4 cup onion cut into half-inch pieces; 1/4 cup celery cut into half-inch pieces; kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms assorted chopped; 1/4 cup dried porcini; 1/2 cup sherry; 1 quart chicken stock; 1/4 pound chestnuts peeled; 1 shallot thinly sliced; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig thyme; water; salt; pepper; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano freshly grated, plus 2 tablespoons in 1/4- inch dice; 6 tablespoons pear peeled, in 1/4- inch dice; 6 tablespoons celery in 1/4- inch dice

Servings: persons

1/2 ounce pancetta or bacon, in one piece
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided
1/4 cup carrots cut into half-inch pieces
1/4 cup turnips cut into half-inch pieces
1/4 cup onion cut into half-inch pieces
1/4 cup celery cut into half-inch pieces
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds mushrooms assorted chopped
1/4 cup dried porcini
1/2 cup sherry
1 quart chicken stock
1/4 pound chestnuts peeled
1 shallot thinly sliced
1/2 cup white wine
1 bay leaf
1 sprig thyme
water
salt
pepper
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano freshly grated, plus 2 tablespoons in 1/4- inch dice
6 tablespoons pear peeled, in 1/4- inch dice
6 tablespoons celery in 1/4- inch dice

1
In a large soup pot, render the pancetta/bacon with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, turnips, onions and celery, season with salt and pepper and cook 8 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized. Add the mushrooms and cook 15 minutes until tender and dry. Add the sherry and deglaze the pan. Add the chicken stock and bouquet garni and simmer 30 minutes. Remove the pancetta and bouquet garni and puree until smooth.
2
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saute pan. Add the chestnuts, season with salt and pepper, and cook 10 minutes or until golden brown. Add the shallot and cook 5 minutes. Add the white wine, bay leaves and thyme and reduce halfway. Add water to just cover the chestnuts. Cover with a round of parchment paper and cook 12 minutes or until tender. Remove herbs and puree until smooth.
3
Mix the two purees together. Taste and adjust seasoning.
4
To make the Parmesan cream, heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. As soon as the cream is warm, whisk in the Parmesan cheese until it has completely melted. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
5
To serve, put a quarter-cup Parmesan cream in the bottom of a warm soup bowl. Carefully pour the mushroom chestnut soup in the center of the cream. The cream should move up the side of the bowl, forming a white rim around the dark soup.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 ounce pancetta or bacon, in one piece, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided, 1/4 cup carrots cut into half-inch pieces, 1/4 cup turnips cut into half-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Chestnut And Wild Mushroom Soup With Parmesan Cream And Pears falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chestnut And Wild Mushroom Soup With Parmesan Cream And Pears

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