Indulge in the Exquisite Symphony of Flavors: Cream of Chanterelle Soup and its Culinary Delights
Embark on a culinary journey into the world of flavors with the enchanting Cream of Chanterelle Soup, a delectable dish that elevates the humble mushroom to a culinary masterpiece. This soup is a symphony of textures and tastes, marrying the delicate earthiness of chanterelles with the richness of cream and the subtle tang of white wine. Prepared with fresh chanterelle mushrooms, this soup captures the essence of the forest, bringing a touch of wild and rustic charm to your table. Simple yet sophisticated, the Cream of Chanterelle Soup is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, an elegant appetizer, or a comforting main course. With variations ranging from a classic French preparation to a modern twist with truffle oil, this soup offers a culinary adventure that caters to diverse palates. Discover the secrets behind this exquisite dish and immerse yourself in the culinary delight that is Cream of Chanterelle Soup.
CREAM OF CHANTERELLE SOUP
Mushroom season is just over and this soup was a hit. Regular white or button mushrooms are very good too. You could use dried chanterelle, just reconstitute them in hot water before using.
Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil, then add the onion, garlic and chanterelles.
- Cook until the onions are transparent.
- Dust with the flour.
- Add the white wine and chicken stock.
- Stir to combine.
- Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in prewarmed bowls, and garnish with chives or parsley.
ESCOFFIER'S CHANTERELLE SOUP
This is my adaptation of Auguste Escoffier's Veloute Agnes Sorel, from his classic Le Guide Culinaire. This is a rich, lovely mushroom soup that screams for Chardonnay - or at least some sort of full-bodied white that's gone through malolactic fermentation. Maybe a Viognier. What makes this soup Escoffier is the fact that I am using a veloute (vel-oo-TAY), a mixture of a simple butter-flour roux and poultry stock. I am also putting the soup together the way Escoffier directs, although I leave the addition of a liaison of eggs and cream up to you. I like it.
Provided by Hank Shaw
Categories Main Course Soup
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the veloute. Heat the stock to a bare simmer. In another pot, heat the butter until frothing and stir in the flour. Stirring all the while, let this cook for a few minutes over medium heat. Do not let it brown. Whisk the hot stock into the roux and let this simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often. You want it to slowly cook down by at about 1/4 and be silky looking.
- While the veloute is simmering, make the mushroom base. Mince the mushrooms and shallots fine and sweat them in a saute pan over medium heat with a touch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the shallots are translucent and the mushrooms give up their water.
- Crumble the saffron into the brandy and add it to the mushroom base. Turn the heat up to high and toss or stir to combine. Cook until the brandy is nearly gone. Buzz the mushroom base into a puree in a food processor. OPTIONAL: If you want a truly refined French soup, push this puree through a fine-mesh strainer.
- When the veloute is ready, add the mushroom puree and stir well to combine. Cook this at a bare simmer for 10 minutes. OPTIONAL: If you want a mushroom garnish, slice a few chanterelles lengthwise and sear them in an dry pan until they give up their water and brown.
- Beat together the egg yolks and cream, then ladle - a little at a time - some soup base into the egg-cream mixture. This is called a liaison, and you are tempering the eggs with the hot stock slowly, so they do not congeal. Once you have 3 or 4 ladles of soup into egg-cream mixture, pour it all back into the soup and simmer. Do not boil or it will break. OPTIONAL: Put this soup through the fine-mesh strainer again to remove any lumps and return to low heat.
- To finish the soup, turn off the heat and whisk in the remaining butter. Serve with the seared mushrooms in the center, with crusty bread and white wine. Enjoy decadence.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 162 mg, Sodium 362 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY CHANTERELLE MUSHROOM SOUP RECIPE
A rich and creamy mushroom soup.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories Soups and Stews Soup
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set 1/2 cup mushrooms aside for garnish. Place mushroom trimming in a medium saucepan. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a sub-simmer and keep warm.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until very soft but not browned, about 8 minutes. Add mushrooms (except or garnish) to pot and cook, stirring frequently, until excess liquid evaporates and mushrooms start to sizzle, about 10 minutes.
- Add flour and stir to incorporate. Cook for 30 seconds. Add sherry or white wine and cook, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of pan, until thick and syrupy, about 1 minute. Place a fine mesh strainer over the soup and pour the mushroom-infused broth through it. Discard mushroom scraps. Add bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Bring soup to a simmer and adjust heat to maintain a bare bubble. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Discard bay leaves and thyme and transfer soup to a blender. Close blender and blend, starting on low speed and slowly getting faster. Once blender is at full speed, add four tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until fully incorporated. Continue blending until completely smooth. Rinse out pot and pour soup back into it through a chinois or fine mesh strainser. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve, heat oil in a medium saucepan over high heat until lightly smoking. Add reserved mushrooms and cook, tossing continuously, until browned, about 2 minutes. Add minced shallots and thyme sprigs and toss until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons water and the remaining tablespoon of butter. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle soup into warm bowls and top with sautéed mushroom mixture. Serve immediately. This Recipe Appears In The Food Lab's Soup Month: Creamy Chanterelle Mushroom Soup How to Make Creamy Vegetable Soups Without a Recipe
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 936 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 26 g, ServingSize Makes 1 1/2 quarts, serving 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CREAMY CHANTERELLE MUSHROOM SOUP
This is a lovely French version of cream of mushroom soup using chanterelles, which can be a bit pricey, so if you find wild ones while foraging, use them with this recipe! Serve with croutons or crostini.
Provided by Diana71
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse mushrooms and pat dry. Slice in half. Rinse off any bugs or dirt and chop.
- Melt butter in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir mushroom pieces into the shallots and toss in a generous pinch of salt to help draw out their juices. Add pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Continue to cook until mushroom pieces shrink in size and brown slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Pour chicken stock into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, 10 to 20 minutes.
- Ladle soup into a high-powered blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend on high until pureed, 1 to 2 minutes. Add half-and-half and blend for 1 minute more. Return blended soup to the pot. Heat until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 840.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
Tips for Making the Best Cream of Chanterelle Soup:
- Use fresh chanterelle mushrooms for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh chanterelles, you can use dried chanterelles, but be sure to rehydrate them before using. - Sauté the mushrooms in butter until they are browned and fragrant. This will help to develop their flavor. - Use a good quality vegetable broth. The better the broth, the better the soup will be. - Add a splash of white wine to the soup for extra flavor. - Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a pinch of nutmeg or cayenne pepper. - Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.Conclusion:
Cream of chanterelle soup is a delicious and elegant soup that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, so it is a great choice for home cooks of all skill levels. With its rich, earthy flavor and creamy texture, cream of chanterelle soup is sure to please everyone at your table. Remember, the key to making a great cream of chanterelle soup is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to take the time to sauté the mushrooms properly. With a little effort, you can create a soup that is both delicious and memorable.
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