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Porcini Mushroom Soup

Emma Sullivan By Emma Sullivan 4.9 (298 reviews)
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Porcini Mushroom Soup

Porcini mushrooms are the crown jewels of Italian cuisine - prized for their incredibly deep, nutty, earthy flavor. This soup showcases these treasured fungi in all their glory. Dried porcini are actually more intensely flavored than fresh, making them perfect for soup.

The soaking liquid from the dried porcini is liquid gold - concentrated mushroom essence that forms the foundation of this soup. Combined with Marsala wine and cream, you get something truly special.

About Porcini

  • King boletus: Scientific name
  • Foraged: Cannot be cultivated
  • Dried: More intense than fresh
  • Italian treasure: Prized in cuisine

Using Dried Porcini

  • Soak in hot water 20-30 minutes
  • Save soaking liquid (strain)
  • Chop after rehydrating
  • A little goes a long way

Serving Suggestions

  • Fresh Italian parsley
  • Drizzle of truffle oil
  • Crusty Italian bread
  • Perfect for special occasions
Blending the soup until smooth and creamy.
Blending the soup until smooth and creamy.

Porcini Mushroom Soup

An intensely earthy Italian soup featuring prized porcini mushrooms. Luxurious elegance in every bowl.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
Servings:
6

Nutrition per serving

255 Calories
8g Protein
16g Carbs
18g Fat
3g Fiber

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. . Rehydrate porcini mushrooms.
  2. . Sauté fresh mushrooms with shallots.
  3. . Add wine, broth, and porcini. Simmer.
  4. . Blend, add cream, serve with parsley.

Recipe Notes

  • Strain soaking liquid: Pour carefully to leave grit behind.
  • Marsala substitute: Dry sherry works well.
  • Truffle oil: Drizzle for ultimate luxury.
  • Storage: Refrigerate 4 days. Freezes well without cream.