Ingredients
- 1 oz dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 lb roasted chestnuts, peeled
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups mushroom or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp brandy (optional)
- 1/2 tsp truffle oil
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- Fresh chives for garnish
- Crème fraîche for serving
Instructions
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Soak porcini in hot water for 30 minutes.
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Strain mushrooms, reserve soaking liquid.
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Chop rehydrated porcini finely.
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Heat olive oil and butter in large pot.
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Sauté shallots until translucent.
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Add garlic and porcini, cook until fragrant.
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Add chestnuts and herbs, stir to combine.
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Pour in stock and strained mushroom liquid.
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Simmer for 25-30 minutes until chestnuts are very tender.
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Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
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Blend until smooth, stir in cream and brandy.
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Finish with truffle oil and garnishes.
Spoon into this Porcini and Chestnut Soup and let the earthy aromas transport you to a misty forest morning! Each velvety spoonful delivers the perfect marriage of woodsy mushrooms and sweet chestnuts, elevated by a whisper of truffle and herbs. Whether you’re starting a fancy dinner party or craving sophisticated comfort food, this soup proves that forest flavors create pure elegance in a bowl. So soak those porcini, roast those chestnuts, and get ready to create a soup that’ll have everyone feeling like they’re dining in a French château!
