Founder of @Umami Sans Frontiรจres
For 4 people:
1/ Prepare the Mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice them. Set aside about 4 slices to stir-fry later for garnish.
2/ Prepare the Stock: In a pot, heat 750 ml of water and add the bouillon to make stock.
3/Chop the Vegetables:Finely chop the onion and parsley.
4/ Sautรฉ the Onions and Mushrooms:In the main pot, melt 1โ2 tablespoons of butter. Add the onions and cook until soft, then add the mushrooms and continue to sautรฉ.
5/ Add the Flour: Sprinkle in the flour gradually, stirring well to combine.
6/ Simmer the Soup: Pour in the prepared stock and let it simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
7/ Blend Until Smooth: Remove the pot from the heat and use a hand blender to purรฉe the soup until smooth.
8/ Add the Final Touches: Return the pot to the heat, add the fresh cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9/ Prepare the Garnish: In a separate pan, melt a little butter and fry the reserved mushroom slices until golden brown.
10/ Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls, then top with the fried mushrooms and chopped parsley.
๐Cooking Tips & Family Favorites๐
โญ๏ธ Choose the Right Mushrooms: Button mushrooms (Champignons de Paris) work beautifully in this recipe. The name โChampignons de Parisโ comes from the fact that they were first cultivated in the catacombs beneath Paris in the 17th century, before becoming one of the most common mushrooms worldwide.
โญ๏ธ Boost the Flavor: For deeper umami, sautรฉ the mushrooms slowly over medium heat until they release their moisture and turn golden. This caramelization adds a rich, nutty flavor to the soup.
โญ๏ธ Make It Ahead: This soup keeps well in the fridge for 2โ3 days. In our family, itโs my husbandโs and elder daughterโs favorite. ๐ There are usually no leftovers because they always ask for seconds! But when we do have some left, it tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
โญ๏ธ Perfect Pairings: Serve with crusty bread or a slice of baguette. A light salad or a glass of white wine such as Chardonnay also makes a lovely pairing.๐ฉท
โญ๏ธ Add a Finishing Touch: Top with a drizzle of cream, a few sautรฉed mushroom slices, or chopped parsley to make the presentation more inviting.
Founder of @Umami Sans Frontiรจres
