ReceptnaptárCreamy mushroom soup (zupa grzybowa)
Zupa grzybowa is the soup of the Polish forests: dried porcini give the fresh mushrooms a deep woodland aroma, and cream softens it. Mushroom picking is a national passion in Poland, and the version made with dried porcini also appears at many Christmas Eve suppers. A small amount of dried mushroom makes an enormous difference.
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Ingredients
Method
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- If using dried mushrooms, soak them in lukewarm water for 20 minutes, then chop finely (keep the soaking liquid).
- Finely chop the onion and grate the carrot.
- Melt the butter in a pan and fry the onion until translucent.
- Add the fresh mushrooms and carrot and cook for 6-8 minutes until the mushroom liquid has evaporated.
- Pour in the stock and the soaking liquid and bring to the boil.
- Cook for 15 minutes over medium heat.
- Mix the cream with the flour, add to the soup and bring to the boil, stirring constantly.
- Season with salt, pepper and fresh marjoram.
- Serve hot.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Strain the porcini soaking liquid through a fine sieve, because grit can collect at the bottom, but do not pour away all that flavour.
- Cook the fresh mushrooms until their liquid has evaporated completely, because only then do they start to brown and develop real flavour.
- Mix the cream smooth with the flour before adding it to the soup, and stir constantly as you do so, to keep it from turning lumpy.
Frequently asked questions
Is it good without dried porcini?
Yes, but the flavour will be much milder. If you have no porcini, a few fresh mushrooms fried until dark, or a slice of smoked bacon, will also add depth to the soup.
What can I serve it with?
In Poland it is also served with fine vermicelli or tiny pinched noodles. A spoonful of sour cream or some fresh dill on top goes well with it.
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