Cream Of Wild Mushroom Soup

I love mushrooms no matter how u cook it, mushrooms has always been in my favourite list. I stir fry them in my mixed vegetables,deep fry, add into my clear soup and etc. Mushroom soup is what i always look for when i'm dining out. Most hotels and restaurants will serve their signature mushroom soup almost everyday. My girls love to dip crispy baked croutons into the creamy soup and enjoy every sips of their soup.

I added few chopped vegetables to make a hearty and filling soup. Some will add brandy to enhance the flavor of the wild mushrooms but as a non-alcoholic i skipped the brandy in mine but, that doesn't change the taste of the soup. Creamy, rich and simple homemade wild mushroom soup are perfect for the rainy day.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh shitake mushrooms
2 cups fresh oyster mushrooms
2 cups fresh button mushrooms
1 cup yellow onion,diced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp salt
5 cups chicken/vegetable stock
2 sprig thyme leaves
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic,minced
1/2 cup celery,chopped
1/2 cup carrots,chopped
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp olive oil


Methods

Wipe the mushrooms using a kitchen brush or a clean kitchen towel. Trim the stems and slice the mushrooms

In a large pot over a medium flame, heat butter and olive oil. Add the chopped onion,carrots and celery. Saute till soft and tender for about 4-5 minutes.

Add the garlic and saute for 150-20 seconds. Add the prepared mushrooms,salt,thyme leaves and pepper. Saute for 8-10 minutes.

Add the stock and let it boil. Once boiled, reduce the flame to medium-low and simmer by stirring occasionally for about 13-15 minutes.

Remove from flame, let it cool for 10 minutes. Puree the mixture using a hand blender or food processor. Pour the puree into a pan, add milk and cream. Simmer the mixture over a medium flame for 3-5 minutes.

Serve hot with croutons or any other bread of your choice.


Notes

Don't ever wash your mushroom in running water. Mushrooms act as a sponge to absorb as much as liquid. Always clean them using a damp kitchen towel or kitchen brush to dust away the dirts.