Classic cream of mushroom soup is an oldie and a goody for sure, back at the kitchen we offer all kinds of mushroom soups, everything from consommés, miso based Asian style, to wild mushroom bisque or corn and mushroom chowder, but I keep coming back to this simple but elegant version. Now there isn’t one universal method used by one and all to prepare this soup though the basics are pretty darn close. Sometimes more of a béchamel while other times more of a velouté. At any rate once you master this one go on and experiment with it. As for this recipe here today like I said I am keeping it simple which in itself is one of the best methods all around in my opinion, simply letting the ingredients speak for themselves. That said I am allowing myself one luxury I have some nice mushroom powder (dried pureed mushrooms) which I will be using to heighten the mushroom profile in terms of the dining experience. But you might add a touch of sherry for example or maybe substitute portobello, shitake or even porcini for the champignon mushrooms. Another idea is changing the thickener in this case I am using a roux but you might try some form of nuts such as pine nuts, walnuts, or peanuts. One last tip you can use this soup as a base for a soufflé or add a little extra thickener and use it for a casserole, a gratinated sandwich or base for a sauce
Shopping List
Mushrooms
Onions
Milk
Cream
Flour
Clarified Butter
Mushroom powder, optional
My Mad Method
Begin by sautéing one diced onion in clarified butter or butter/oil blend
Add 700g mushrooms sliced continue sautéing
As you sauté mushrooms you’ll notice they will start to release liquid
Sauté the mushrooms until the liquid has cooked off
Add one heaping TBSP unbleached all purpose flour, mix to combine
Slowly start adding 5dl each whole milk and heavy cream, stir to prevent lumps from forming, I have added mushroom powder
Bring to boil reduce temperature, simmer for 30 minutes, adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper to taste
Puree the soup to desired temperature, reheat and its ready to serve!!
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