Description
This creamy Mushroom Bisque Recipe is a rich and comforting soup made from sautéed mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a blend of chicken broth and heavy cream, blended smooth to create a velvety texture. Perfect for a cozy meal, this bisque offers deep mushroom flavor enhanced by garlic, thyme, and parsley, making it a delightful starter or light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushroom Base
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 20 ounces sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup diced onion (about half an onion)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
Thickening and Liquid
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter to a 6- or 8-quart Dutch oven and melt over medium heat. Once melted, add 20 ounces sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring for about 5 minutes until mushrooms release a lot of liquid. Turn heat to medium-low and continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the liquid almost evaporates.
- Add Aromatics: Add ½ cup diced onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, and 1 teaspoon fresh parsley. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onions start to turn translucent and garlic becomes fragrant.
- Incorporate Flour: Increase heat to medium and stir in ¼ cup all-purpose flour. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes; the mixture will become clumpy as the flour cooks with the mushrooms, which is expected.
- Add Broth: Slowly pour in 3 cups chicken broth while stirring to prevent clumping, creating a smooth soup base.
- Mix in Cream: Add 1 ½ cups heavy cream and stir to combine evenly.
- Blend Soup: Carefully ladle the soup into a high-speed blender. Cover the top with a folded kitchen towel to prevent splattering, and blend on high speed until smooth. Blend in batches if necessary.
- Simmer and Season: Return the blended soup to the pot. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use a sturdy blender and ensure to cover the lid with a towel to avoid splatters while blending hot soup.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more broth if the bisque is too thick after blending.
- Fresh herbs add brightness; however, dried thyme and parsley can be substituted at 1/3 the quantity.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Serve with crusty bread or garnish with a drizzle of cream or fresh herbs for an elegant presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
