Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup
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Recipe Summary Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup
This is one of my favorite soups of all time. It is so easy. The secret to this deep, rich soup is a long slow caramelization, the key to unlocking the mushroom's magic. This is just pure essence of mushroom.
Ingredients | Lunch Ideas For Kids-Indian Recipes¼ cup unsalted butter2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms1 pinch salt1 yellow onion, diced1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour6 sprigs fresh thyme2 cloves garlic, peeled4 cups chicken broth1 cup water1 cup heavy whipping cream1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves for garnish, or to tasteDirectionsMelt butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat; cook mushrooms in butter with 1 pinch salt until the mushrooms give off their juices; reduce heat to low. Continue to cook, stirring often, until juices evaporate and the mushrooms are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Set aside a few attractive mushroom slices for garnish later, if desired. Mix onion into mushrooms and cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 more minutes.Stir flour into mushroom mixture and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste. Tie thyme sprigs into a small bundle with kitchen twine and add to mushroom mixture; add garlic cloves. Pour chicken stock and water into mushroom mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 hour. Remove thyme bundle.Transfer soup to a blender in small batches and puree on high speed until smooth and thick.Return soup to pot and stir in cream. Season with salt and black pepper and serve in bowls, garnished with reserved mushroom slices and a few thyme leaves.If mixture seems too thick, thin it out with more chicken broth or water.Info | Lunch Ideas For Kids-Indian Recipesprep:
15 mins
cook:
1 hr 20 mins
total:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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