This dried porcini mushroom soup recipe uses whatever vegetables you have lying around, potatoes and the main ingredient – dried porcini mushroom powder. Just throw everything in and bring to the boil. Ta-da!
Dried porcini mushrooms powder is a fantastic pantry staple for creating delicious mushroom-based dishes, or any other recipe that calls for dried mushrooms.
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I like to pick wild mushrooms and every year I collect a lot of fresh porcini. I dry wild mushrooms to preserve their flavour and use them all year round.
What you need for dried porcini mushroom soup?
Today I would like to share with you a rich, creamy and easy to make vegetarian creamy Dried Porcini Mushroom Soup. This recipe is a versatile base for any creamy mushroom soup. You can also add fresh wild mushrooms for an extra burst of flavor.
Choosing which vegetables to use is all about what you like or what you have. Personally, I’m all about the leftovers – broccoli and cauliflower stalks work wonders in this soup. Of course, you can always go for the classics. But here’s the rule ;): don’t even think about ditching or swapping the potatoes in this recipe. Trust me, they’re the unsung heroes of this dish.
Porcini mushroom soup recipe – quick step-by-step photo guide
- Throw all the vegetables you have into the pot.
- Bring to the boil and when the vegetables are soft, add the porcini powder.
- Add spices to taste and blend
- Serve
Dried Porcini Mushroom Soup Recipe
- how much dried porcini to use? 2 spoons
- can I use something else instead of…(add anything)? YES
Quick 5 Minutes Dried Porcini Mushroom Soup
Difficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes20
minutesThis dried porcini mushroom soup recipe uses whatever vegetables you have lying around, potatoes and the main ingredient – dried porcini mushroom powder. Just throw everything in and bring to the boil. Ta-da!
Ingredients
1 parsnip, peeled
2 carrots
2 cloves of garlic
1 small onion
3 potatoes
Thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons dried Porcini mushroom powder
Salt and pepper
Paprika powder
Turmeric powder
250ml heavy (or plant-based) cream
Directions
- Cut the potatoes, carrots, parsnip, garlic and onion into even chunks. Place in a saucepan and add enough water to cover the vegetables. Bring the water to the boil and when the vegetables are soft and almost cooked, add the dried mushroom powder.
- Cook the vegetables and mushrooms over a medium heat for about 15 minutes, being careful not to let the soup boil.
- Remove the pan from the heat and purée with a hand-held blender or immersion blender until smooth.
- Gradually add the vegetable cream until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Season to taste with paprika powder, turmeric powder, salt and pepper.
- Return the soup to a low heat, just enough to heat through and ensure all the ingredients are well combined.
Notes
- To enhance the mushroom flavour, you can soak the dried mushrooms in water for about 2 hours before cooking.
- For an even richer soup, fry fresh mushrooms in a pan with a little oil until golden and fragrant. Add them to the soup before mixing for an extra burst of flavour.
How to Make Dried Porcini Sauce Recipe?
You can use this dried porcini cream sauce with any pasta of your choice.
I highly recommend pairing it with pumpkin ravioli, recipe from Caroline’s Cooking, as the combination is truly amazing and worth the effort. If you’re looking for a super simple sauce for your ravioli, give this dried porcini cream sauce a try.
The dried porcini soup recipe can be adapted and used as a dried porcini cream sauce. Just change the amount of liquid and soak the dried porcini in water for about 15 minutes.
- Boil the vegetables in the water until cooked.
- Place the cooked vegetables and dried porcini mushroom powder in a blender jug and blend until smooth.
- Add the soaked porcini mushrooms when the vegetables are soft, but remove some of the liquid from the vegetables (about half) and add the soaking liquid instead. The amount depends on how thick you want your porcini sauce to be.
- Add enough cream to achieve the desired consistency of the porcini sauce.
- Transfer to a saucepan and cook on a medium heat until your favourite pasta is ready.
- Serve your pasta with the delicious dried porcini sauce.
Dried porcini mushroom recipes
More informations on how you can use dried porcini mushrooms in your kitchen, you can find here: Easy cooking with dried porcini mushrooms
How to dry wild mushrooms
If you have time and extra mushrooms on your disposal, consider preserving wild mushrooms by drying them.
Following is the extensive guide on preserving wild mushrooms
Canning Wild Mushrooms
One other method of preserving wild mushrooms, besides drying them is canning. For more in depth article on how to conserve your foraged wild mushrooms.
With the convenience of dried mushrooms, you can enjoy the rich mushrooms flavour all year round. This dried mushroom soup recipe serves as a versatile base, allowing you to experiment with different variations and additions.
Whether enjoyed on its own or with crusty bread, this easy-to-make dried mushroom soup is sure to satisfy your craving for a thick and creamy treat. Let the earthy flavour of the mushrooms envelop you in every spoonful for a truly satisfying dining experience.
FAQ About Dried Mushrooms
Can you eat dried porcini mushrooms raw?
It’s not a good idea to eat dried mushrooms raw, without first cooking them or eating them straight from the bag. They need to be properly rehydrated and cooked to be safe and tasty. They may have undergone some thermal processing, but this is not enough to prevent potential stomach or digestive problems.
Why use dried mushrooms instead of fresh?
Dried mushrooms have a concentrated flavour and last longer than fresh mushrooms. They’re available all year round, and they add a lot of umami to your dishes.
Porcini mushroom recipes
What to make with wild porcini mushrooms?
If you’re looking for more ways to enjoy porcini mushrooms, check out the list below for some delicious porcini mushroom recipes that showcase the natural flavours of this gourmet ingredient.
It doesn’t matter if you have fresh or dried porcini mushrooms on hand, they’re a great addition to a variety of vegetarian dishes that are both healthy and full of flavour.
Porcini mushroom recipes are not only really versatile but also packed with nutrients, so they’re a great choice for anyone looking for a healthy meal.
Turbo Tasty’s Collection of Wild Mushroom Recipes
Among the many wild mushroom recipes on my blog, canned wild mushrooms (pickled chanterelle recipe), chanterelle & sparassis crispa soup, sparassis crispa recipes stand out from the crowd. If you are interested, please check them out.
