Hearty Mushroom Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce dried funghi porcini; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; salt and pepper; 1 lb mushroom, such as chestnut, finely chopped; 5 cups vegetable stock (from a cube is fine); 5 tablespoons marsala or 5 tablespoons dry sherry; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 ounces pearl barley or 4 ounces red lentils; parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ounce dried funghi porcini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 carrots, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
salt and pepper
1 lb mushroom, such as chestnut, finely chopped
5 cups vegetable stock (from a cube is fine)
5 tablespoons marsala or 5 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 ounces pearl barley or 4 ounces red lentils
parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)

1
Put the porcini in a bowl with 1 cup boiling water and leave to soak for 25 minutes
2
Heat the oil in a pan and add the onion, carrot, garlic, rosemary and seasoning.
3
Fry for 5 mins on a medium heat until softened.
4
Drain the porcini, saving the liquid, and finely chop.
5
Tip into the pan with the fresh mushrooms.
6
Fry for another 5 mins, then add the stock, marsala or sherry, tomato paste, barley or lentils and strained porcini liquid.
7
Cook for 45 mins or until barley or lentils are soft, adding more liquid if it becomes too thick.
8
Serve in bowls with parmesan sprinkled over, if desired.

250

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce dried funghi porcini, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely diced, 2 carrots, diced, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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.

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Hearty Mushroom Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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