This simple soup recipe with onion, garlic, and parsley brings out the flavor of mixed wild mushrooms beautifully. Delicious served with sour cream.
SERVES 4
PREP 15 MIN
COOK 1 HR
FREEZE UP TO 3 MONTHS
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 tbsp (75g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup onions, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15g) flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 8oz (225g) mixed wild mushrooms, diced
- 4 tbsp milk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Grated nutmeg
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 quarts (1 1/4 liters) vegetable or chicken stock
- 4 tbsp sour cream
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat half the butter with the onion, garlic, and parsley in a sauté pan and cook for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and sauté for another 3 minutes. Pour in the milk and season with salt and nutmeg. Cook for a few more minutes and set aside.
- In another saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Remove the pan from the heat and beat in the flour. Return the pan to low heat and cook until the mixture deepens in color. Remove the pan from the heat once more, and add the stock gradually by the ladleful. Stir constantly to keep lumps from forming, and return the pan to low heat.
- When all the stock has been combined with the flour, add the mushroom mixture and the juices. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15–20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon a tablespoon of sour cream into each bowl and serve.
Embrace the sublime essence of earthy indulgence with the enchanting Mixed Mushroom Soup. In this symphony of flavors, finely chopped onions, garlic, and the vibrant notes of flat-leaf parsley dance harmoniously to prepare the stage for the main act: a medley of diced wild mushrooms.
With an embrace of butter and warmth, these mushrooms release their aromatic splendor. The addition of milk, a dash of nutmeg, and the culinary alchemy of seasoning culminate in a mixture that is as captivating as it is tantalizing.
In a parallel enchantment, a velvety roux is crafted from butter and flour—a foundation of richness and silkiness. Gradually, the elixir of vegetable or chicken stock is infused, a dance of steady incorporation that ensures the smoothest embrace of flavors.
As the symphony crescendos, the mushroom mixture takes center stage, weaving its story into the heart of the soup. A gentle simmer deepens the bond of ingredients, allowing their unity to flourish.
With a graceful pour into bowls, this symphony reaches its finale. Each bowl is adorned with a dollop of sour cream—a cooling contrast to the intricate flavors of the soup. Together, they invite you to savor every spoonful, a harmonious ode to the simple pleasures found in a bowl of Mixed Mushroom Soup.
