Muffuletta's Mushroom Bisque

Elevate your soup game with Muffuletta's Mushroom Bisque, a luxurious blend of earthy button and cremini mushrooms simmered with aromatic vegetables, dry white wine, and fresh thyme. This creamy bisque is pureed to silky perfection, melding rich umami flavors with the indulgence of heavy cream. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant appetizer, it’s a comforting yet sophisticated dish that comes together in under an hour. Serve it with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a touch of fresh parsley for a restaurant-worthy presentation that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a mushroom lover or looking for a warm, satisfying soup, this recipe will quickly become a favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, peeled and diced carrot
• 1 medium, diced celery stalk
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 16 ounces, sliced button mushrooms
• 8 ounces, sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons (freshly ground, adjust to taste) black pepper
• 0.25 cup, grated (optional for garnish) parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons (for garnish, optional) chopped parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted and shimmering.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced button and cremini mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown.

Step 5

Pour in the dry white wine. Allow it to simmer for 3-4 minutes until reduced by half, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 6

Add the vegetable stock, heavy cream, bay leaf, and fresh thyme leaves. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, uncovered, to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf, and blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and puree.

Step 9

Season the bisque with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2365.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2134.8

Total Fat 149.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 324.2mg	0%
Sodium 3172.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.9g	0%
Total Sugars 36.6g
Protein 47.6g	0%

Vitamin D 15.9IU	0%
Calcium 505.1mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 4720.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.5%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 21.8%