Paris Mushroom Soup…French Fridays with Dorie
I was thrilled to start the new year off with another fabulous recipe from Dorie Greenspan’s latest cookbook, Around My French Table. French Fridays with Dorie is group of bloggers who are making the same recipe each week, then posting photos and comments that Friday. We’ve been asked not to post the recipe…just save up and buy this magnificent cookbook…you won’t regret it.
I adore mushrooms, but I was not certain how I would feel about a mushroom soup that was completely pureed. But from the first spoonful, I was hooked. In addition to mushrooms, the onions, garlic, rosemary and white wine infused the broth with lovely, complimentary flavors. Dorie suggests pouring the piping hot soup over a fresh salad of thinly sliced mushrooms, scallions and chives and topping off with a spoonful of crème fraîche. I used some Greek yogurt for my topping…the cool creaminess was the perfect contrast. This would be a lovely starter for any meal.
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I was worried about this recipe too! I could eat musrooms by the handful, but I had never had them pureed in soup form before. I was so glad that this recipe turned me in to a believer. I love your greek yogurt topping!
It looks beautiful, Lizzy! Love the design you made. I have never had pureed mushroom soup before, but I just loved it.
Great photos! I don’t like mushrooms and therefore did not like this soup but am glad you enjoyed it!
Greek yogurt! That sounds delicious as a topping! I’m glad you like the soup. The texture was surprisingly nice!
Your plates look delicious! wonderful post.
I really do like mushrooms and this topping very nice!
I used creme fraiche, but Greek yogurt would be a nice (and less fattening) alternative. Next time!
I love the oval wooden cutting board you showed in the photo!
Very pretty presentation. I think it makes a nice paint color too! Who knew?
Love your photos, very creative! We loved this soup too and the Greek yogurt is a terrific idea.
I really enjoyed your presentations of the soup! Even better, you didn’t have to share – so jealous.
Thanks, everyone! What a great bunch you are! Soup color=good paint color…love it!!! And the cutting board was a little splurge from Williams-Sonoma after getting a nice Christmas check from my MIL (thanks, Jane!).
Very professional looking presentation & photos! I’ll be making this soup today – looking forward to it from your description!
I love Greek Yogurt…I will have try it with my next bowl. Loved your presentation!
Creating Amazing Meals, what a nice thing to say!
Kathy, thanks! I never can find creme fraiche at my market and don’t think far enough ahead to make any! I love Greek yogurt, too
I never thought to use Greek yogurt- what a great idea! I’ll try it next time. We thought the soup was yummy.
Thanks, scrambledhenfruit…glad you liked it as well
Great presentation!
Thanks, onewetfood…it was a bit of a challenge
Gorgeous pics! I’m relieved that I have Dorie’s cookbook already or I would be running to Borders to acquire it. I love the umami satisfaction of mushroom soup.
What is the white mound in the middle of the bowl?
Vanessa
Vanessa, my white mound was Greek yogurt~
this soup looks delicious
I have never tried mushroom soup before, but I’m sure I would like it…we go through so many mushrooms around my house! I love that you used Greek yogurt to add some creaminess. Isn’t that just wonderful? Thank you for sharing!
Ya know, come to think of it, I’ve never made mushroom soup either…but boy was it good. Hope you all get a chance to try it!