Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup

The earthy and rich flavors of this creamy wild mushroom soup come from the combination of dried wild mushrooms and fresh mushrooms that have been sliced.

Ingredients:

• 20g dried wild mushrooms
• 300g fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

In a bowl, soak dried wild mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes

Drain and chop them

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat

Add minced garlic and diced onion

Cook until softened

Add fresh mushrooms and chopped rehydrated wild mushrooms

Cook until mushrooms are tender and slightly browned

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer

Let it cook for 15-20 minutes

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth

Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth

Return the soup to the pot

Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley

Enjoy