Creamy Forest Mushroom Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Forest Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds fresh oyster mushrooms; 1/2 medium onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon porcini (cepe) powder*; 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup Sercial Madeira; 5 cups mushroom stock; 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves; 1 cup heavy cream; Garnish: finely chopped fresh chives; *available at some specialty foods shops and by mail order from Marche aux Delices, tel. (888) 547-5471

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds fresh oyster mushrooms
1/2 medium onion
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon porcini (cepe) powder*
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/3 cup Sercial Madeira
5 cups mushroom stock
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 cup heavy cream
Garnish: finely chopped fresh chives
*available at some specialty foods shops and by mail order from Marche aux Delices, tel. (888) 547-5471

1
Chop oyster mushrooms and finely chop onion.
2
Mince garlic.
3
In a 4- to 5-quart heavy kettle heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute mushrooms, onion, and garlic with porcini powder and brown sugar, stirring, until liquid mushrooms give off is completely evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown.
4
Add Madeira and boil, stirring occasionally, until liquid is evaporated.
5
Stir in mushroom stock, vinegar, and thyme and bring to a boil.
6
Stir in cream and salt and pepper to taste and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
7
In a blender puree soup in batches until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to a saucepan, and reheat over moderately low heat until hot.
8
Serve soup garnished with chives.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds fresh oyster mushrooms, 1/2 medium onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Creamy Forest Mushroom Soup 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.

Creamy Forest Mushroom Soup

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