Description

A hearty, earthy mushroom soup layered with umami from fresh and dried mushrooms, enriched with sour cream, and finished with tender mini potato gnocchi for a cozy, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

1 1/2–2 lbs fresh mushrooms, sliced (cremini, shiitake, or a mix)

2 oz dried porcini

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups mushroom or vegetable broth

3 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp paprika

1 tbsp fresh thyme

1/2 cup sour cream

2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)

4 tbsp butter, divided

1/2 lb mini potato gnocchi

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Place broth and dried porcini in a small pot and bring to a bare simmer to infuse.
In a Dutch oven, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Sauté onions 4–5 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste and cook 2–3 minutes to deepen flavor.
Add a small handful of fresh mushrooms and sauté 1 minute to develop fond. Turn off heat and transfer mixture (including browned bits) to the simmering broth.
Return Dutch oven to medium heat, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter, add sliced mushrooms, season generously, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes until softened and juicy.
Stir in paprika, thyme, and additional salt and pepper; cook 1 minute.
Strain porcini from broth and pour infused broth into the Dutch oven.
Stir in cornstarch slurry and bring soup to a gentle simmer. Cook 10–12 minutes until slightly thickened.
Cook gnocchi separately in boiling water 3–4 minutes; drain.
Stir sour cream into soup until smooth; simmer 5 minutes over low heat.
Add cooked gnocchi, adjust seasoning, and garnish with herbs.

Notes

Finely chop some mushrooms for more texture variety.

Add soy sauce or Worcestershire-style sauce for more umami.

Use dairy-free sour cream and oil to make the soup dairy-free.

Stir in spinach or kale during the last few minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: European-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 310
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 55mg