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1. Traditional Mushroom Cream Soup
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Traditional Mushroom Cream Soup Serves 2
Fresh Shiitake mushrooms 1 kg Flour 1/2 cup Fresh cream 200 ml Chopped onion 2 bulbs Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Chopped thyme leaves 5 gr Butter 10 gr Cooking oil 2 teaspoons Pepper 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Broth 1.5 liters Chopped cilantro 10 gr Bread 4 slices
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How to Make Traditional Mushroom Cream Soup
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Prepare the Shiitake mushrooms
After washing the Shiitake mushrooms, slice them thinly to your liking.
Tip: You can wash the mushrooms with rice water to reduce their strong smell and enhance their flavor during cooking.
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Sauté mushrooms
Place a pan on the stove, add butter, and 2 teaspoons of cooking oil, stirring until the butter completely melts. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan, stirring continuously to ensure the onion cooks evenly.
At this point, add all the chopped mushrooms and sauté together with a bit of minced thyme. Sauté until the mushrooms begin to soften, then you should add white wine to enhance the flavor of the soup.
Tip: You can use either white or red wine according to your preference; if using red wine, you should try Marsala, Sherry, Merlot. You can also try Pinot Grigio or Sauv Blanc.
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Mixing the mushroom and flour mixture
Put 1/2 cup of flour into the pan, mix well until the flour is completely dissolved, resulting in a fairly thick mixture. Sprinkle an additional 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt on top.
Tip:
- Besides flour, you can mix 2 – 3 tablespoons of corn flour with a little water, stir well until the flour dissolves, then add to the pan and stir with the mushrooms, helping to create the characteristic thickness for the dish.
- You can also add tablespoons of corn flour into the pan one by one, stirring until you achieve the desired thickness.
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Cooking the mushrooms
Add 500ml of broth to the sautéed mushrooms, cook over medium heat. When the mixture comes to a boil, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of seasoning, stir well, then cover and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes.
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Making the cream soup
Add fresh cream and stir well, sprinkle the chopped cilantro along with 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt on top, taste to adjust seasoning, then turn off the heat.
Note: During cooking, you should not let it boil too much as it will cause the cream to separate, making the dish lose its flavor.
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Finished product
To make the mushroom cream soup rich in flavor, blending the natural freshness of shiitake mushrooms with the creaminess of fresh cream. When eaten, you will feel the gentle aroma from the musk and cilantro, creating an irresistible and captivating flavor. Enjoy it with a slice of bread for the perfect taste!
2. Chicken mushroom cream soup
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken mushroom cream soup For 4 people
Fresh shiitake mushrooms 300 gr Chicken breast cut into pieces 500 gr Flour 2 tablespoons Cream 120 ml Chopped onion 1/2 bulb Minced garlic 3 cloves Dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon Dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Chicken broth 1 liter Salt 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Pepper 1/2 teaspoon
How to choose delicious chicken breast
- To choose a good chicken breast, you should select a piece with white skin as this indicates the chicken is mature, resulting in firmer and tastier meat. When pressing your finger into the meat, it should be elastic, not mushy, indicating the chicken is fresh.
- Avoid choosing chicken breast that has an unusual color, blotches, or any signs of bruising or discoloration.
- If buying chicken breast from the market, it’s best to go in the early morning, or if purchasing from supermarkets, pay attention to the expiration date to ensure the freshness of the dish.
How to prepare Chicken Mushroom Cream Soup
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Sauté the chicken
After purchasing the chicken, wash it thoroughly with salt water and let it drain.
Place a pot on the stove, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in 2 tablespoons of cooking oil until golden and fragrant. Then add the chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces, and stir-fry until the meat is firm and evenly golden.
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Sauté mushrooms
Add 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of oregano leaves, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 300g of sliced mushrooms. Season with 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and mix well, then continue to cook on low heat until the mushrooms are soft.
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Mix cream mixture
Create a cream mixture by adding 2 tablespoons of flour, whisking until the flour is completely dissolved in the cream.
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Cook chicken mushroom soup
Then add chicken broth (the water used to boil the chicken) and cream to the soup pot. Simmer on low heat until the chicken is cooked through and the soup thickens, then you can turn off the heat.
Tip: Cook the cream soup mixture until just boiling, then turn off the heat. Do not cook too long as it can cause the soup to separate, resulting in a less fragrant and rich end product.
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Finished Product
The broth is rich in flavor from chicken, soft and delicious shiitake mushrooms, blended with creamy richness to create a unique and enticing taste. Let’s try it now!
How to choose fresh and delicious mushrooms
- Fresh and delicious mushrooms will have the shape of an umbrella, intact without bruises.
- You should choose mushrooms that are of moderate size, with short stems, tightly capped, and slightly brownish in color. Avoid choosing mushrooms with dark brown caps as they may be poisonous.
- Additionally, you can also rely on the characteristic, natural aroma of the mushrooms to choose them!
How to quickly clean fresh shiitake mushrooms
- Fresh mushrooms only need to be soaked in diluted salt water for about 2 minutes, gently washed to remove dirt. Then, cut off the dirty ends and rinse with water.
- Or soak them with a little rice water to help eliminate the strong smell of the mushrooms, making them tastier when cooked.
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*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Cafe Delites, Best Recipe Box
