Wild About Mushroom Soup Recipe

Name: Wild About Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package Dried Wild Mushroom Mix, 14 Gram Package; 1 cup Warm Water; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 1 cup Baby Carrots Sliced; 2 stalks Celery, Diced; 2 Tablespoons Butter, Divided; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 7 ounces, weight Crimini Mushroom, Sliced; 7 ounces, weight White Mushrooms, Sliced; 1 Tablespoon Tarragon, Chopped; 3 cups, ½ tablespoons, 2-1/2 teaspoons, 1-5/8 pinches Chicken Or Vegetable Stock; 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch; 1 cup Half-And-Half, Cream Or Milk; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 package Dried Wild Mushroom Mix, 14 Gram Package
1 cup Warm Water
1 whole Onion, Diced
1 cup Baby Carrots Sliced
2 stalks Celery, Diced
2 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
7 ounces, weight Crimini Mushroom, Sliced
7 ounces, weight White Mushrooms, Sliced
1 Tablespoon Tarragon, Chopped
3 cups, ½ tablespoons, 2-1/2 teaspoons, 1-5/8 pinches Chicken Or Vegetable Stock
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1 cup Half-And-Half, Cream Or Milk
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Put the dried mushrooms in a bowl and add 1 cup warm water and soak for 20 minutes.
2
Meanwhile in a large skillet over medium heat saute the onion, carrots and celery in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove veggies from pan and set aside.
3
Heat the remaining butter and olive oil in the skillet and turn up the heat to medium high. Add the mushrooms and tarragon and saute until just tender. Salt and pepper to taste.
4
Drain the dried mushrooms through a sieve to catch any grit and reserve the liquid. Chop the mushrooms up finely and add them to the pot.
5
Add the onion and mushroom mixtures into a large pot. Add the chicken stock and the reserved mushroom liquid. Bring to boil then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
6
Add some of the hot liquid stir it into the cornstarch to make a loose paste. Whisk it into the soup. Add that and the cream or milk into the pot and heat through. Serve.

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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.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package Dried Wild Mushroom Mix, 14 Gram Package, 1 cup Warm Water, 1 whole Onion, Diced, 1 cup Baby Carrots Sliced, and more.

Yes, Wild About 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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Wild About Mushroom Soup

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