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Cream of Mushroom Soup with Parmesan Herb Toast

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 medium shallot, chopped
  • 6 cups crimini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cups wild mushrooms, sliced - I used shiitake
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 6-8 fresh sage leaves
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese - for topping, optional
  • salt & pepper

Parmesan Herb Toast

  • 1 french baguette, sliced thick
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallots and cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook the mushrooms, stirring occasionally until they are browned and caramelized, about 7-8 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the thyme and sage leaves, cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove 1 1/2 cups of mushrooms for topping and set aside (optional)
  • Transfer the mushrooms to a blender and add the chicken stock and lemon juice. Blend until creamy. Set aside
  • In the dutch oven, add the butter and melt over medium heat. Add the flour and cook together, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in the heavy cream. Stir and heat together until soup starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the blended chicken stock and mushrooms and allow to simmer on low for 5-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile make the parmesan toast. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter and stir in the herbs. Using a pastry brush, brush the butter mixture onto the slices of bread.
  • Lay the slices of bread on a baking sheet and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until toasted.
  • Serve mushroom immediately with parmesan herb toast and mushrooms (if you saved some) and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. After cooling, keep the soup in an airtight container for 4 days