Wild About Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup Recipe

Name: Wild About Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, diced; 1 -2 garlic clove, crushed; 1 carrot, minced (optional); 1 -2 celery, minced (optional); 1/16 ounce dried black trumpet mushrooms; 1/16 ounce dried wood ear mushrooms; 3 1/2 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed chopped; 3 1/2 ounces fresh oyster mushrooms, chopped; 6 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, chopped; 1/2 cup sherry wine; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 pinch saffron; 2 sprigs fresh thyme, just leaves removed from stems; salt and pepper; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 1 pint cream

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
1 -2 garlic clove, crushed
1 carrot, minced (optional)
1 -2 celery, minced (optional)
1/16 ounce dried black trumpet mushrooms
1/16 ounce dried wood ear mushrooms
3 1/2 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed chopped
3 1/2 ounces fresh oyster mushrooms, chopped
6 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, chopped
1/2 cup sherry wine
4 cups chicken stock
1 pinch saffron
2 sprigs fresh thyme, just leaves removed from stems
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 pint cream

1
Soak dried mushrooms in 1 cup hot water till softened.
2
Remove mushrooms and drain liquid through cheesecloth and saving liquid and discarding sandy bits.
3
Chop mushrooms set aside.
4
In the drained hot liquid and crushed pinch of saffron.
5
Set aside.
6
In a large pot over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons butter.
7
Saute onions, garlic and all the mushrooms season with thyme, salt and pepper about 5 minutes. Optional carrot and celery may be added along with onions.
8
Add sherry reduce to half.
9
Add chicken stock and liquid reserved from mushrooms simmer 20 minutes.
10
In a separate pot melt 4 tablespoons butter then add flour to make a thick paste whisk in 1 pint of cream.
11
Then whisk into soup.
12
Using a hand blender puree the soup to a nice consistency.
13
Let simmer 5 more minutes stirring so not to burn.
14
Serve with soup topped with a little extra sherry.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 onion, diced, 1 -2 garlic clove, crushed, and more.

Yes, Wild About Creamy Wild 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Wild About Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup

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