Hearty Wild Mushroom Medley Soup
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of our Hearty Wild Mushroom Medley Soup. This velvety concoction is a delightful blend of assorted mushrooms, sautéed aromatics, and a splash of brandy, all simmered to perfection. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a comforting lunch, this soup is so delectable, you may find yourself wishing for a second batch before the first is even gone. Versatile and easy to prepare, feel free to mix and match your favorite mushrooms. Whether you use a mix of shiitake, oyster, and cremini or just simple button mushrooms, this soup is sure to warm your soul!
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Servings
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Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
unsalted butter
6 tablespoons (melted)
yellow onion
1 cup (chopped)
celery
1/2 cup (chopped)
cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon (ground)
garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons (minced)
shiitake mushrooms
6 ounces (wiped clean, stems trimmed, and sliced)
oyster mushrooms
6 ounces (wiped clean, stems trimmed, and sliced)
cremini or button mushrooms
8 ounces (wiped clean, stems trimmed, and sliced)
fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons (leaves only)
salt
1 teaspoon (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
brandy
1/3 cup (for deglazing)
chicken stock
6 cups (low sodium)
half-and-half
1 1/2 cups (for creaminess)
Instructions
1
In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium-high heat.
2
Add the chopped yellow onion, chopped celery, and cayenne pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
4
Add the sliced shiitake, oyster, and cremini or button mushrooms to the pot. Sprinkle in the fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper. Cook while stirring frequently until the mushrooms begin to exude their liquid and start browning, approximately 7 minutes.
5
Pour in the brandy and bring the mixture to a boil. Allow it to cook until it reduces and glazes the mushrooms, about 2 minutes.
6
Slowly stir in the chicken stock and bring the soup back to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Remove the pot from the heat. Using a hand-held immersion blender, puree the soup to your desired consistency, or transfer the soup in batches to a food processor and blend until smooth.
8
After blending, stir in the half-and-half and return the soup to a gentle simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
9
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before serving hot.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearty Wild Mushroom Medley Soup?
It is a velvety soup made from a blend of assorted mushrooms, sautéed aromatics, and brandy simmered to perfection.
Which mushrooms are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for a mix of shiitake, oyster, and cremini or button mushrooms.
Can I substitute the mushroom types?
Yes, you can mix and match your favorite mushrooms or use simple button mushrooms.
How should the mushrooms be prepared?
They should be wiped clean, have the stems trimmed, and then be sliced.
What fat is used to sauté the vegetables?
The recipe uses 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter.
Which aromatics are included in the base?
The soup uses chopped yellow onion, chopped celery, and minced garlic.
Is the soup spicy?
It contains 1/4 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper, which adds a subtle hint of heat.
How long do I sauté the onion and celery?
Sauté them for about 4 minutes until they are soft and translucent.
When do I add the garlic?
Add the garlic after the onions and celery are soft and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
How long should the mushrooms cook?
Cook them for approximately 7 minutes until they release their liquid and start browning.
What herb is used for flavoring?
Fresh thyme leaves are used to provide an earthy flavor.
What is used to deglaze the pot?
1/3 cup of brandy is used to deglaze and glaze the mushrooms.
How long should the brandy cook?
Allow it to boil and reduce for about 2 minutes.
What type of stock is recommended?
The recipe uses 6 cups of low-sodium chicken stock.
Is this soup vegetarian?
As written with chicken stock, it is not strictly vegetarian, but you can easily swap it for vegetable stock.
How long does the soup simmer after adding stock?
It should simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
How do I blend the soup?
You can use a hand-held immersion blender directly in the pot or a food processor in batches.
What makes the soup creamy?
1 1/2 cups of half-and-half are stirred in after blending.
When is the half-and-half added?
Stir it in after you have pureed the soup to your desired consistency.
How long is the final simmer?
Simmer for an additional 5 minutes after adding the cream.
How should I season the soup?
Use salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Is this soup served hot or cold?
The soup should be served hot.
What is the total number of ingredients?
There are 14 ingredients in this recipe.
Can I use button mushrooms only?
Yes, simple button mushrooms work well if you do not have wild varieties.
Is the celery chopped or sliced?
The celery should be chopped for this recipe.
What type of onion is best?
The recipe specifically calls for yellow onion.
How much thyme is required?
You will need 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme leaves.
Should the pot be covered while simmering?
No, the instructions specify simmering the soup uncovered.
Is this suitable as a main course?
Yes, it is tagged as both an appetizer and a main course.
What is the texture of the finished soup?
It is described as a velvety and smooth pureed soup.