Description
Italian-inspired creamy mushroom delight recipe elevates simple ingredients into a luxurious comfort dish. Earthy porcini and cremini mushrooms blend with rich cream and herbs, creating a silky sauce that embraces pasta with elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) fresh mushrooms (button, cremini, or a mix), sliced
- 4 cups (960 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (16 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Foundation: Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add onions and garlic, stirring until they become soft and translucent, releasing a delightful aromatic base.
- Mushroom Transformation: Introduce sliced mushrooms, cooking until they caramelize to a golden brown, extracting their rich, earthy essence and natural moisture.
- Thickening Technique: Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture, stirring thoroughly to create a smooth, even coating that will provide depth and body to the soup.
- Liquid Harmony: Pour in broth and thyme, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and allow the ingredients to meld together, creating a robust flavor profile.
- Simmering Development: Let the mixture gently bubble for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to intensify and develop a complex, layered taste.
- Creamy Finale: Incorporate heavy cream, simmering briefly to create a luxurious, velvety texture that enhances the soup’s overall richness.
- Seasoning Refinement: Adjust salt and pepper to taste, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor that complements the mushrooms’ natural earthiness.
- Presentation Polish: Blend the soup to desired consistency using an immersion blender, then garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Mushrooms: Select high-quality, firm mushrooms without bruises or dark spots for maximum flavor and texture.
- Control Moisture Release: Allow mushrooms to release their natural liquid completely before adding flour to prevent soggy consistency.
- Prevent Flour Clumping: Sift flour evenly and stir continuously to eliminate raw flour taste and ensure smooth sauce development.
- Customize Texture: Use immersion blender for silky soup or keep chunks for rustic, hearty dining experience depending on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg