Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup with Cheesy-Garlic Crou

Name: Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup with Cheesy-Garlic Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup chopped yellow onions; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, wiped clean, stems trimmed, and sliced; 6 ounces oyster mushrooms, wiped clean, stems trimmed, and sliced; 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, wiped clean, stems trimmed, and sliced; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup brandy; 6 cups chicken stock; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 (8-inch long) thin baguette French bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 3 cloves peeled, crushed garlic; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped yellow onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, wiped clean, stems trimmed, and sliced
6 ounces oyster mushrooms, wiped clean, stems trimmed, and sliced
8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, wiped clean, stems trimmed, and sliced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup brandy
6 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 (8-inch long) thin baguette French bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
3 cloves peeled, crushed garlic
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan

1
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions, celery, and cayenne and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4
Add the mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, the mushrooms give off their liquid and start to brown, about 7 minutes.
5
Add the brandy, bring to a boil and cook until glazed, about 2 minutes.
6
Add the stock and return to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat and puree with a hand-held immersion blender, or in batches in a food processor.
9
Add the cream, return to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes.
10
Remove from the heat and adjust seasoning, to taste.
11
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
12
Rub both sides of the French bread slices with the crushed garlic and place on a baking sheet.
13
With a pastry brush, brush 1 side with the olive oil.
14
Top with a fine sprinkling of the cheese and bake until the cheese is bubbly, about 5 minutes.
15
Remove from the oven.
16
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with 2 croutons.

1236

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup chopped yellow onions, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, and more.

Yes, Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup with Cheesy-Garlic Croutons 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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Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup with Cheesy-Garlic Croutons

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