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Creamy mushroom soup in a soup bowl

Creamy mushroom soup with fresh herbs

Alexa's Cuisine
This rich and hearty creamy mushroom soup is the perfect comforting meal for a cold fall or winter day. Best of all, this is one pot recipe made in 30 min.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Soups
Cuisine Romanian
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for Mushroom Soup:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 carrot medium size peeled and small diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 lb Chanterelle mushrooms fresh or frozen thinly sliced
  • 1 lb Champignons mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes small diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 cups of water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Ingredients for the cream dressing (liaison)

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup liquid cream
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 4 tablespoons vinegar or juice from pickled hot peppers
  • 8 garlic cloves finely grated

Ingredients to finish the soup:

  • 1 cup parsley fresh finely chopped
  • 1 cup dill fresh finely chopped

Instructions
 

Prepare the Base:

  • In a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook the Mushrooms:

  • Add the thinly sliced Chanterelle and Champignons mushrooms to the pot. I immediately sprinkle it with salt and pepper to help draw out the water and season the slices. Cook for another 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to soften slightly.

Add the Potatoes and Thyme:

  • Add the small-diced potatoes to the pot, followed by 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme. Stir everything together, allowing the flavors to combine for a minute.

Add the Water:

  • Pour in 8 cups of hot water, ensuring the vegetables and mushrooms are covered. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Make the Cream Dressing (Liaison):

  • While the soup simmers, prepare the cream dressing. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 cup of liquid cream, and 3 egg yolks.
  • Add 4 tablespoons of vinegar or juice from pickled hot peppers (this will add a nice tangy kick) and 8 finely grated garlic cloves. Whisk until fully combined and set aside.

Finish the soup:

  • Once the potatoes are tender, remove the soup from the heat.
  • Carefully temper the eggs by slowly adding a ladle of the hot soup to the cream and egg mixture, whisking constantly. This helps prevent the eggs from curdling.
  • Gradually pour the tempered mixture back into the pot, stirring constantly to combine. The soup is hot enough to cook the egg yolks, so there's no need to return it to the stove.

Season the soup:

  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Stir in the freshly chopped parsley and dill, and cover the pot 1-2 minutes to let the herbs infuse their flavors into the soup.

Serve:

  • Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with a bit more fresh parsley or dill if desired, and enjoy your soup!

Notes

Temper the Eggs for Creaminess: If using egg yolks to thicken the soup, temper them by gradually adding hot broth to the egg, cream and vinegar mixture before incorporating it into the soup. This prevents the eggs from curdling and ensures a smooth texture.
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