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
- 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. - 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. - Add cream and season
Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and white pepper. Keep warm on low heat. - 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. - 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. - 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.
- 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