Blue cheese twist elevates classic mushroom soup recipe
Mushroom soup, along with chicken and tomato soup, is probably one of the most popular dishes. My version always turns out delicious because I enhance it with an unexpected ingredient, making it taste a bit different from the classic version.
Mushroom soup is a staple of many cuisine and has been popular for years. Its creamy consistency and aromatic flavor make it a favorite among many people. However, I have my own way of preparing it by adding cheese. But not just any cheese; I choose blue cheese, like lazur or gorgonzola. This gives the soup a distinctive, slightly spicy flavor. I invite you to try my recipe.
A whole new mushroom soup
Your first task is to gather a few ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 3 chicken wings,
- soup vegetables (carrot, celery, and leek),
- a few allspice berries,
- 1 lb of mushrooms,
- 1 onion,
- 2 cloves of garlic,
- 1 tablespoon of butter (or olive oil),
- 1/2 cup of 30% cream (for a dairy-free version, use coconut milk),
- 3 oz of blue cheese,
- salt and pepper to taste,
- parsley.
Instructions:
- First, make the broth. Clean the meat, cover it with 2 quarts of cold water, and begin heating. While cooking, remove the scum. Add soup vegetables and spices. Cook the broth for 30 minutes.
- Dice the onion and slice the mushrooms. Sauté the onion in butter until browned, then add the mushrooms and season them. Fry for a few minutes, and finally add the pressed garlic. Wait until all the water evaporates from the mushrooms.
- Add the mushrooms to the boiling broth. The mushroom soup needs about 10 minutes for the flavors to meld and for the ingredients to achieve the right consistency.
- Thicken the soup with cream or coconut milk and immediately add the crumbled blue cheese. Mix everything, let it simmer for a while, and then serve in bowls with chopped parsley. You can also add cooked pasta if desired.
Mushroom soup is not only about taste, but also nutritional value
Many people believe that mushrooms are just empty calories and don’t contribute to our health. This is a misconception because mushrooms are rich in valuable nutrients. They contain B vitamins, as well as vitamins C and D, and minerals like zinc, copper, potassium, phosphorus, and selenium. They also contain beta-glucan and lectins, which have anti-inflammatory effects. Mushrooms aid digestion and positively impact metabolism. They are also low in calories, with only 22 calories in 3.5 ounces.
Blue cheese is an invaluable addition. In addition to being a source of full-value and easily digestible protein, it contains B vitamins, vitamins D, E, and K, and healthy fats. Dairy is rich in probiotics that improve gut function and digestion. However, be mindful of the amount you use, as blue cheese is quite calorie-dense, containing 350-360 calories in 3.5 ounces.
