Mushroom Veloute (Mushroom Soup) Recipe

Name: Mushroom Veloute (Mushroom Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, medium size, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup madeira wine or 1/2 cup dry sherry; 1 1 quart vegetable broth or 1 quart dried porcini mushroom broth; 14 ounces white mushrooms or 14 ounces cremini mushrooms, rinsed and dried; 1 cup heavy cream; salt; pepper; 1/2 cup heavy cream, lightly whipped

Servings: persons

1 onion, medium size, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup madeira wine or 1/2 cup dry sherry
1 1 quart vegetable broth or 1 quart dried porcini mushroom broth
14 ounces white mushrooms or 14 ounces cremini mushrooms, rinsed and dried
1 cup heavy cream
salt
pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream, lightly whipped

1
Prepare a veloute base by cooking the onion in a 4 quart pot over medium heat. Stir almost continuously to prevent browning.
2
When the onion turns translucent (after about 10 minutes), add the flour.
3
Stir over medium heat for 5 minutes more to cook out the starchy taste.
4
Add the Madiera (or sherry) and broth.
5
Whisk the soup to get rid of any lumps, and bring it to a simmer.
6
Simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Put the mushrooms in a blender and add 1 cup of the hot soup base.
8
Blend the mushrooms on high speed for about 2 minutes. (Add a little more of the soup base, if necessary, to get them moving.).
9
Put a strainer over the pot and pour the contents of the blender through it, into the the pot with the rest of the base.
10
Add the cream. (If you want the soup perfectly smooth, strain it through a medium or fine mesh strainer.).
11
Bring the soup back to a simmer and season it with salt and pepper.
12
Ladle it into hot bowls and put a dollop of whipped cream on each serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, medium size, finely chopped, 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup madeira wine or 1/2 cup dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Mushroom Veloute (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.

Mushroom Veloute (Mushroom Soup)

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