Porcini Mushroom Soup

Porcini Mushroom Soup

A comforting and hearty soup that makes use of expired dried porcini mushrooms while ensuring food safety.

10
Prep Time (min)
35
Cook Time (min)
45
Total Time (min)
4
Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (expired but safe to consume)
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

Place the dried porcini mushrooms in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 20 minutes or until softened. Drain and reserve the soaking liquid.

2

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and translucent.

3

Add the rehydrated porcini mushrooms, broth, water, dried thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

4

Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, be sure to let the soup cool slightly before blending and work in batches if needed.

5

Return the soup to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

6

Serve the porcini mushroom soup hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

7

Enjoy this comforting soup made with expired but safe dried porcini mushrooms!

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