Cream of Mushroom Soup with Crispy Bacon

Serves : 4 people

Preparation : 30 minutes

Cooking : 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the mushroom cream
17.6 oz of button mushrooms costs
6.8 fl oz of heavy cream
2 tbsp of sunflower oil
0.7 oz of butter
2.1 cup of vegetable broth or poultry, depending on your preferences and diet
2.1 cup of water
1.8 oz of cornstarch or flour
1 pinch of salt Don't use too much, since the bacon is already salty

For the filling
8 slices of bacon or prosciutto, not too thick

Kitchen utensils
vegetable brush
chef's knife
hand blender
sauté pan or…
cast-iron casserole

Instructions

Preparing the cream soup

Prepare the broth according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Personally, I let it steep.
Trim the dirty stems off the mushrooms.
Scrub them with the soft side of a vegetable brush, then rinse them lightly.
Cut the mushrooms in half.
Melt the butter with the oil in a skillet.
Add the mushrooms and sauté for 10 minutes over medium heat.
Add the cornstarch and season with pepper.
Add just a little salt, since the bacon will add its own saltiness!
Give it a stir, then pour the broth into the skillet and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, uncovered but stirring occasionally.
Turn off the heat.
Add the crème fraîche and give it a stir.
Blend until smooth.

Preparing the bacon

Preheat your oven to 180°C on the convection setting.
Tear the bacon into strips about 5 cm long… well, do the best you can 😅.
Place the bacon strips on the rack lined with parchment paper.
Cook them for 10 minutes , until the bacon is golden brown and crispy!
Serve the soup piping hot, topped with bacon strips.
You can let each guest help themselves from the two serving dishes, or plate each portion individually if you have enough helpers!

Notes

WHAT TO DRINK WITH THIS CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP? A dry white wine with minimal oak aging, such as a Chablis, a Mâcon, or a Sancerre, will pair beautifully with this cream of button mushroom soup, highlighting its delicacy without overpowering it. For a non-alcoholic option, a white tea or a light green tea will add gentle herbal notes that complement the flavors of this dish.