Silky Chanterelle Mushroom Bisque
Silky Chanterelle Mushroom Bisque highlights the golden, woodsy depth of chanterelles enriched with butter and a touch of cream for a velvety finish. Gentle shallot sweetness and savory stock create a balanced, comforting bowl that feels elegant yet cozy. Serve as a refined starter for a French-inspired dinner or a warming main on a cool evening.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Rinse the mushrooms and pat them dry. Slice them in half. Rinse away any bugs or dirt and chop.
- 2
Melt the butter in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the mushroom pieces into the shallots and toss in a generous pinch of salt to help draw out their juices. Add the pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Continue cooking until the mushroom pieces shrink and brown slightly, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour the chicken stock into the pot. Bring it to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly, 10 to 20 minutes.
- 4
Ladle the soup into a high-powered blender. Cover and hold the lid down with a potholder; blend on high until pureed, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half and blend for 1 minute more. Return the blended soup to the pot. Heat until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Calories 268.76 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.8 g Low Source
- Carbs 26.25 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.99 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.28 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 41.42 mg Moderate
- Sodium 504.99 mg High
- Fiber 5.56 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.69 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 49.07 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.96 mg Moderate
- Potassium 336.69 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 319.39 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 12.77 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 3.03 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Silky Chanterelle Mushroom Bisque is a French soup recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Stock, Half & Half, and Mushrooms. Each serving provides about 268.76 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Silky Chanterelle Mushroom Bisque?
- It is a French recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Silky Chanterelle Mushroom Bisque made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Stock, Half & Half, Mushrooms, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Silky Chanterelle Mushroom Bisque?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Silky Chanterelle Mushroom Bisque?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 268.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Silky Chanterelle Mushroom Bisque easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
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