Description
This Ultimate Huttenkase Mushroom Soup is a creamy and flavorful delight perfect for mushroom lovers. Combining a rich blend of cremini, shiitake, and button mushrooms with the unique creamy texture of Huttenkase cheese, this soup offers a velvety finish enhanced by fresh herbs and heavy cream. Ideal as a comforting appetizer or a light main, it’s both easy to prepare and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced (reserve some larger pieces for texture)
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or beef broth)
- 1 cup Huttenkase cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Mushrooms: Clean all mushrooms thoroughly using a damp cloth, then slice them, keeping a few larger pieces aside for added texture in the soup.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions and minced garlic, stirring occasionally until they turn translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and sauté until they release their moisture and begin to brown, which takes about 8-10 minutes, enhancing their flavor.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable or beef broth, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, and let it cook for approximately 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Incorporate Huttenkase Cheese: Stir in the Huttenkase cheese, ensuring it melts smoothly into the soup for a creamy consistency. If substituting with cottage cheese, blend it well to avoid lumps.
- Add Cream and Herbs: Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle fresh thyme and parsley into the pot. Stir thoroughly and let the soup simmer gently for another 5 minutes to marry the flavors.
- Season: Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra fresh herbs or a small dollop of Huttenkase on top for an extra creamy finish.
Notes
- Cleaning mushrooms with a damp cloth prevents them from becoming waterlogged, maintaining texture and flavor.
- Keeping some larger mushroom pieces adds a pleasant bite contrast in the creamy soup.
- Substitute vegetable broth with beef broth for a richer taste if preferred.
- For a lighter version, reduce the amount of heavy cream or substitute with milk or a plant-based cream alternative.
- Huttenkase cheese provides a unique creamy texture; if unavailable, use cottage cheese blended smoothly without lumps.
