Mushroom Soup

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Ingredients

  For the soup

  • 2 units onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter Can be replaced with more olive oil for a vegetarian option.
  • 3-4 stalks celery
  • 3 cloves garlic Add minced.
  • 600 grams mushrooms Mix of wild mushrooms can enhance flavor.
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 unit carrot Chopped.
  • 4 cups water
  • Black peppercorns
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • Italian herbs
  • Cilantro To taste.
  • 3 slices bread Cut into cubes for croutons.
  • Olive oil for croutons
  • Salt for croutons
  • Red pepper for croutons
  • Dried garlic for croutons
  • Parsley For garnish.
  • 150 ml cream Can be substituted with coconut cream or non-dairy milk.

Method

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
  3. Stir in the diced celery and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Toss in the sliced mushrooms, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until the mushrooms soften.
  6. Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well to combine.
  7. Add the chopped carrot, whole garlic cloves, black peppercorns, bay leaves, rosemary, and water to the pot.
Cooking
  1. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 40 minutes to create a flavorful broth.
  2. Once done, strain the broth and pour it over the mushroom mixture.
  3. Season with Italian herbs and cilantro, cover, and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  4. While the soup simmers, prepare the croutons: cut the bread into cubes.
  5. Toss the bread cubes with olive oil, salt, red pepper, and dried garlic.
  6. Bake the seasoned bread in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
Finishing Touch
  1. Just before serving, stir in cream and parsley into the mushroom soup.
  2. Serve the delicious mushroom soup topped with the homemade croutons. Enjoy!

Notes

For a deeper flavor, consider using a mix of wild mushrooms. Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. For a thicker soup, blend some or all of the mixture after simmering. The croutons can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.

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