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Wild Mushroom Velouté with Chestnut Foam and Crispy Oyster Mushrooms

Wild Mushroom Velouté with Chestnut Foam & Crispy Oyster Mushrooms

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A silky, elegant soup layered with earthy mushrooms, light chestnut foam, and crisp oyster mushrooms perfect for cozy evenings and dinner parties alike.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Mushroom Velouté:

  • 400 g wild mushrooms (chanterelle, cremini, shiitake, etc.), cleaned and sliced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 500 ml vegetable or light mushroom stock
  • 100 ml heavy cream
  • Salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste

For the Chestnut Foam:

  • 150 g cooked and peeled chestnuts
  • 200 ml milk
  • 50 ml cream
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 g soy lecithin (optional, for stable foam)

For the Crispy Oyster Mushrooms:

  • 100 g small oyster mushrooms
  • Olive oil for brushing or frying
  • Salt and a pinch of nutmeg

Optional Garnish:

  • Microgreens or thyme tips
  • Finely chopped roasted chestnuts or mushroom crumble for texture

Instructions

  1. Sauté the shallots and mushrooms
    Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until translucent. Stir in mushrooms, season lightly with salt, and cook for 8–10 minutes until browned and fragrant.
  2. Simmer and blend
    Add vegetable stock, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Blend until smooth and strain for a silky texture.
  3. Add cream and season
    Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and white pepper. Keep warm on low heat.
  4. Prepare the chestnut foam
    Warm chestnuts with milk and cream, then blend and strain. Froth using a hand blender (add lecithin if using) until airy.
  5. Crisp the oyster mushrooms
    Roast or pan-fry the oyster mushrooms with olive oil until golden and crisp. Season with salt and a touch of nutmeg.
  6. Assemble and serve
    Ladle the velouté into shallow bowls. Spoon the chestnut foam over one side and top with crispy oyster mushrooms. Garnish with microgreens or roasted chestnuts.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, mix wild and cultivated mushrooms.
  • Always strain the soup for that restaurant-smooth texture.
  • The chestnut foam is best made fresh right before serving.
  • Author: Iris
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Blended / Roasted
  • Cuisine: French-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (250 ml)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 310 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 28 mg