Cream of dried mushrooms soup
Description
A hearty first course. I've often noticed that mashed potatoes, when thinned out a bit, make an excellent base for such a dish. So I suggest you find out about it.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Soak the mushrooms in cold water for 2-4 hours beforehand. Then boil them in water until cooked.
- 2
Step 2
In another pot, boil peeled, washed, and coarsely chopped potatoes. Salt the water. Then mash the potatoes into a puree, adding the cooking liquid.
- 3
Step 3
Sauté the boiled mushrooms in pieces in oil together with chopped onion and grated carrot. Simmer the ingredients until tender.
- 4
Step 4
After that, blend the ingredients from the pan in a blender together with the purée.
- 5
Step 5
Then pour the soup into a saucepan, adding water to achieve the desired consistency. Bring the cream soup to a boil. Serve the dish with croutons and fresh herbs.