Wild Mushroom Bisque

Indulge in the rich, velvety flavors of Wild Mushroom Bisque, a soul-warming soup that highlights the earthy essence of fresh, wild mushrooms like cremini, shiitake, and oyster. This creamy bisque starts with a fragrant base of sautéed onions and garlic, combined with tender mushrooms deglazed in a splash of dry white wine for depth and complexity. Simmered with aromatic thyme, bay leaf, and vegetable stock, then blended to silky perfection and finished with heavy cream, this soup is the epitome of comfort food. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant appetizer, this 40-minute recipe is as easy as it is decadent. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch, and let each spoonful transport you to a woodland haven.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 pounds wild mushrooms (e.g., cremini, shiitake, oyster), roughly chopped
• 0.5 cups dry white wine
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chopped wild mushrooms and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown.

Step 5

Pour in the white wine and deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

Step 6

Stir in the vegetable stock, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Return the soup to the pot (if using a countertop blender) and stir in the heavy cream. Cook for an additional 5 minutes over low heat, but do not let it boil.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2176.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2027.2

Total Fat 154.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 333mg	0%
Sodium 4729.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 27.2g
Protein 36.3g	0%

Vitamin D 47.6IU	0%
Calcium 223.7mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 4491.0mg	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: 72.0%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 20.5%