Mushroom Soup Au Gratin
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
Description
Warm, cozy and full or rich umami flavor. This looks like French onion soup but is all mushrooms! A hearty soup that is almost a meal itself, so just add a salad and dinner is ready.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz sliced assorted fresh mushrooms (white, crimini, portabella, shiitake, oyster)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind
- 1/4 tsp Each ground nutmeg and pepper
- 4 slices French bread (1/2″/2.5 cm thick) toasted
- 4 oz grated or sliced Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large heavy saucepan heat oil over medium high heat; sauté mushrooms, onions and garlic about 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add chicken broth, lemon rind, nutmeg and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Ladle soup into 4 deep ovenproof bowls. Float bread on top; sprinkle with Swiss cheese and Parmesan if using. Place under broiler until bubbly and lightly browned.
Notes
Variation: Add ½ cup (125 mL) dry white wine with the chicken broth.