French Leek and Mushroom Soup
Indulge in the comforting embrace of French culinary tradition with this luscious French Leek and Mushroom Soup. This easy-to-make soup is a symphony of aromatic leeks and earthy mushrooms harmonizing with the rich flavors of thyme and a hint of luscious Gruyère cheese. It’s a delightful journey through the French countryside in a bowl, perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends. Savor each spoonful of this creamy, savory, and indulgent delight, balanced with a hint of white wine and finished with a touch of fresh tarragon. Bon appétit!
Serves: 4, Difficulty: Easy
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 40 grams of Butter
- 2 cloves of Garlic, minced
- 2 Shallots, finely chopped
- 2 sprigs of Thyme
- 2 sprigs of Rosemary
- 20 grams of Dijon mustard
- 150 ml of White wine
- 150 ml of Heavy cream
- 2 Leeks, sliced
- 200 grams of Mushrooms, sliced
- 100 grams of Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 French Baguette, sliced
- 1 sprig of Tarragon, chopped
- 2 Bay leaves
- 20 ml of Truffle oil
- 15 grams of Crème fraîche
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Method
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots, and sauté until translucent and aromatic.
- Stir in the thyme and rosemary, followed by the Dijon mustard, and sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in the white wine, and let it simmer until the liquid reduces by half.
- Stir in the leeks and mushrooms, and cook until they have softened.
- Add the heavy cream and bay leaves, and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the bay leaves, and blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the grated Gruyère cheese, and let it melt, enhancing the soup’s creamy texture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and finish with fresh tarragon and a drizzle of truffle oil.
- Serve with sliced French baguette, toasted or fresh, and a spoonful of Crème fraîche on each bowl.
Tips
- For an extra rich flavor, let the soup simmer longer to enhance the aromatic blend of herbs.
- Serve the soup with a toasted baguette for a delightful texture contrast.
- For a lighter touch, substitute Crème fraîche with additional fresh tarragon or a drizzle of lemon.
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 150 kcal / 628 kJ | 375 kcal / 1570 kJ |
| Fat | 12 g | 30 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g | 20 g |
| Sugars | 2 g | 5 g |
| Proteins | 5 g |
