A velvety and succulent mushroom soup accompanied by crispy croutons. This warm, comforting soup is perfect for chill evenings, boasting a delightful contrast of textures that elevates your soup game to a whole new level.
In a large soup pot, warm the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the finely chopped shallots and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant, around 2-3 minutes.
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Toss in the sliced cremini mushrooms and season them with kosher salt. Let them caramelize for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Reduce the heat, and stir in the unsalted butter, fresh sage, and thyme leaves. Saute until aromatic, for about 2-3 minutes.
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Drizzle in the balsamic vinegar.
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Hold back a small portion of the mushrooms for garnish.
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Pour in the chicken broth and let the ingredients simmer.
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Decant the bulk of the soup into a blender, pulsing until the mixture acquires a creamy texture.
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Return the soup to the heat, mix in the remaining textured soup, heavy cream, and grated parmesan cheese.
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Adjust the seasoning according to taste preference.
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Simmer the soup for 5-10 minutes until completely heated through.
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit while the soup simmers.
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On a baking sheet, stir together the sourdough bread cubes, extra virgin olive oil, chopped oregano, fresh thyme leaves, minced garlic, and a sprinkle of kosher salt.
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Spread out this mixture evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
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Serve the soup in bowls, topped with reserved mushrooms and a handful of crispy seasoned croutons.