Mushroom cream soup recipe
Autumn and winter seasons are coming, the weather is getting colder, it is the perfect time for a delicious, creamy mushroom soup recipe, isn't it?
However, even during hotter season I love serving cold mushroom soup.
This mushroom cream soup recipe can be prepared with any kind of mushrooms you have around or that your prefer.
Here, once the season start we love going to the forest and pick them up fresh and 100% natural. From the nice smelly forest grounds to our plates :)
There are so many kind of mushrooms, each of them can be used in this creamy recipe, and each one will give a different character to your soup.
Let's see the most common varieties that can be found mainly in America and in Europe.
Which mushrooms to make your mushroom soup recipe
The number 1: button mushroom
The most common mushroom in the u.s like in many part of the world is the Agaricus Bisporus better known as the button mushroom.
Button mushrooms are actually the young form of the mushroom called Agaricus bisporus. They are picked early, before their caps have fully opened, which is why they remain small with a tight, closed cap—hence the name "button" mushrooms. Did you know that the cremini, portobello and button mushrooms all come from the same species Agaricus bisporus, they are just picked at a different stage of growth!
This mushroom are appreciated all over the world for several reasons.
For its subtle taste, for its versatility, and for its availability and affordable price.
Button mushrooms thrive in composted soil and prefer cool, dark, and humid conditions. This ideal environment allows for their cultivation throughout the year, ensuring they are always available, regardless of the season.
Not only are mushrooms delicious, but they are also great allies for your health. Each variety will have its own benefits, vitamins and nutrients. Vary the mushrooms you use to have a wide range of delicious and healthy benefits.
As for the button mushroom, it is rich in copper, selenium and ergosterol (transformed into vitamin D in the body). Its fibers contribute to the proper functioning of the intestine. Its high antioxidant content helps repair cellular damage and prevents cell aging.
Chanterelle mushrooms for a delicate mushroom soup
Chanterelle mushrooms usually thrive in both deciduous and coniferous forests. They often grow alongside specific tree types, including oaks, beeches, and pines. While these mushrooms generally emerge in late summer and autumn, the precise timing can differ depending on the region and local climate conditions.
In the kitchen, Chanterelles are cherished for their subtle, fruity taste and hearty texture. Some of the favorite methods to cook and savor chanterelle mushrooms are sauté, in soups, in risottos and pasta, grilled or roasted, and also in pickles!
If you have chanterelles growing around your area, and you want to pick them up, first, make sure that they are chanterelles and not another species that resembles. Second, Make sure to clean the mushrooms very well with a brush or with water to remove all the dirt that can hide in the ridges. Do not let them soak in water though, as it will absorb moisture.
In terms of health benefits, the Chanterelle containsa good quantity of proteins (2 g/100 g), this mushroom also contains a very large quantity of minerals. Potassium, phosphorus and iron, but above all an extraordinary quantity of selenium.
Shiitake mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms are known all over the world. They are very common in Asian dishes and the passion for this mushroom has now reached western countries. Their unique, savory (umami) taste and a meaty, chewy texture are the reasons of its popularity. When cooked, their flavor becomes even richer, which is why they are used in many recipes. You can even cultivate shiitakes at home, you will find many beginner-friendly shiitake grow kit!
In the kitchen, shiitakes, can be stir-fried or sauté, they are also delicious in soups, stews, grilled or roasted. Moreover, shiitakes can be dried, kept and re-hydrated when needed.
In terms of health, shiitake is a super food, nicknamed "elixir of life" in Japan. Indeed, it is known to strengthens the immune system, promotes healthy digestion, and nourishes the body. It also offers incredible benefits for the heart health, and cholesterol management.
Fresh or frozen mushrooms?
If you have the possibility to pick up the mushrooms directly from a nearby forest or even to grow them in your home then it is always better, as you know how they have been made of.
However, if you don't have time or anywhere to get them from mother nature you can buy them from the shop fresh or even frozen. Your mushroom soup will still be creamy and yummy ;).
How to prepare mushrooms for your soup recipe?
Before starting the preparation of our soup, we need to wash the mushroom very well. Do not soak them into water as they will absorb the moisture. Simply wash them with water with your hands or with a cloth/soft brush.
Once they are well washed, place the on a cloth so all the water can be removed.
Ingredients for our creamy mushroom soup
What I love with this soup and many soups actually, is that it is simple and made with common ingredients, that we all have in our kitchen. Also, a mushroom soup is super healthy and super cheap to prepare which is I feel a very important point nowadays :)
- Mushrooms
Mushrooms can be fresh or frozen, the soup will still be creamy. Any kind of mushroom will do. Whenever you change the mushroom variety then you will get different taste to your mushroom soup. Moreover, each mushroom will have specific health benefits.
- Butter/Oil
In our soup recipe, we will use only butter. The butter will bring creaminess and a nutty taste.
- Flour
We will use flour to give a bit of coating to the mushrooms and thickness around it
- Lemon Juice
The Lemon juice will add a bit of tangy taste that will enhance the mushroom flavor.
- Coriander/Cilantro
Cilantro will add a bit of lemonish leafy taste , and cilantro is such a superfood that it can be added anywhere.
- Sour cream
Sour cream will bring the creaminess to the mushroom soup, it will also add that milky taste that goes so well with mushrooms.
Now let's see the ingredients and the preparation steps.
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Delicious, quick, easy and cheap that's how recipes should be isn't it? This creamy mushroom soup recipe has it all
- 14 oz Mushrooms (400 grams - Frozen or Fresh)
- 4 pieces Potatoes
- 3 oz Butter (80 grams)
- 1.5 piece Onion
- 2.5 Tablespoons Flour
- Water
- 2 Tablespoons of Chopped Coriander
- 3 Tablespoon of Sour Cream
- 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper (To taste)
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a cooking pot
- Add the onion chopped in small cubes, let it roast for 1 minute
- Add the button mushrooms cut into medium slices and the salt and pepper to taste
- Stir the mushrooms well in the hot butter. Cover and cook over low heat for 12 minutes
- Then add the spoons of flour, stirring constantly. Add the water and the milk and cook over medium heat and stir occasionally until the first boil.
- Once it boils, reduce the heat and let it cook for 12 minutes extra.
- With a hand blender grossly mix the soup so there are still some big pieces of mushrooms remaining.
- Add the sour cream and stir well, then add the lemon juice and the cilantro.
- Stir well and let it cook for 3 more minutes so all the flavors blend well.
- Serve and Bon appetit!
Enjoy the yum :)