A rich, velvety mushroom soup enhanced with garlic, butter, and a hint of fresh dill. A restaurant-quality appetizer made simple at home.
Servings 4people
Course Soup
Cuisine International, Turkish
Ingredients
7ozFresh mushrooms (button or cremini), finely chopped
1mediumOnion, finely diced
1cloveGarlic, minced
3tbspOlive oil
1tbspButter
2tbspAll-purpose flour
4cupsWater
3-4cupHeavy cream
1small bunchFresh dill, finely chopped
1tspBlack pepper
1tspSalt
Equipment
Deep Pot: To allow enough room for sautéing and simmering.
Large Whisk: Essential for ensuring a lump-free, restaurant-quality consistency.
Chef’s Knife: For finely dicing the onions and chopping the mushrooms.
Measuring Cups: To get the perfect ratio of flour to liquid for the roux.
Method
Heat olive oil in a deep pot. Add the diced onions and sauté until they become translucent and soft.
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped mushrooms. The mushrooms will first release their water; continue cooking until all the liquid evaporates and the mushrooms start to brown.
Add the butter to the pot. Once melted, stir in the flour. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the flour is fragrant but not browned.
Gradually pour in the room-temperature water while whisking constantly. This prevents any lumps from forming.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil over medium-low heat. Let it simmer until the consistency begins to thicken slightly.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.
Add the finely chopped fresh dill. This adds a beautiful color and a unique aroma.
Let the soup simmer for another 3-4 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve hot.
For deeper flavor, sauté the mushrooms until their moisture fully evaporates and they begin to brown before adding liquids — this enhances the soup’s richness naturally.