Description
Creamy mushroom soup from Jamie Oliver delivers a luxurious woodland experience with earthy, rich flavors. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a comforting bowl you’ll savor down to the last delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 600 grams (21.16 ounces) mixed mushrooms
- 1.5 liters (50.72 fluid ounces) chicken or vegetable stock
- 6 slices ciabatta
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion
- 2 celery sticks
- 3 garlic cloves
- 75 milliliters (2.54 fluid ounces) single cream
- A handful fresh parsley
- A handful fresh thyme
Oils and Seasonings:
- Olive oil
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Meticulously brush and thinly slice the mushrooms. Peel and slice the onion, celery, and garlic with precision. Finely chop the parsley stalks and delicately separate the thyme leaves.
- Heat 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the prepared onion, celery, garlic, parsley stalks, thyme leaves, and mushrooms. Cover and allow the ingredients to soften and release their aromatic flavors, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully remove 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) of the cooked mushrooms and reserve them for garnishing later.
- Gradually pour the chicken or vegetable stock into the pot. Increase the heat to bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Allow the mixture to develop depth of flavor for 15 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Using a stick blender, transform the mixture into a smooth, creamy consistency. Gently stir in the cream and heat until it reaches a slight simmer, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the ciabatta by lightly toasting slices on a hot griddle until golden and crisp. Top the toasted bread with the reserved mushrooms and drizzle with 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of extra virgin olive oil.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and the remaining sautéed mushrooms. Serve immediately with the mushroom-topped ciabatta alongside.
Notes
- Wild mushrooms like porcini or shiitake dramatically elevate the soup’s earthy complexity.
- Using a blend of mushroom varieties creates multi-layered, rich taste profiles.
- Thinly slicing mushrooms ensures even cooking and maximum flavor release.
- Fresh, firm mushrooms guarantee optimal taste and textural integrity.
- Extra virgin olive oil subtly enhances the mushrooms’ inherent deliciousness.
- Homemade stock delivers superior depth compared to commercial alternatives.
- Gradual seasoning develops a more nuanced and balanced flavor experience.
- Gentle simmering allows ingredients to harmonize and intensify their characteristics.
- Blending transforms the soup into an incredibly smooth, luxurious texture.
- Cream introduces a silky finish that beautifully balances mushroom intensity.
- Toasted ciabatta perfectly complements the soup, absorbing its incredible flavors.
- Fresh herbs like parsley and thyme add bright, aromatic dimensions.
- Garnishing with reserved mushroom pieces provides delightful textural contrast.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg