World Flavors Cookbook

Veloute de Champignons

A silky, deeply flavored cream of mushroom soup — intensely earthy and elegant.

Cuisine: France

Ingredients

• 500g button or mixed mushrooms
• 1 shallot, 2 cloves garlic
• 1L chicken or vegetable stock
• 150ml creme fraiche
• 30g butter
• Fresh thyme
• Salt, pepper, nutmeg

Instructions

1. Saute shallot and garlic in butter until soft.
2. Add mushrooms and cook until all moisture evaporates.
3. Add stock and thyme. Simmer 20 minutes.
4. Blend until very smooth.
5. Stir in creme fraiche. Season with nutmeg.
6. Serve with a sauteed mushroom garnish.