Wild mushroom soup

METHOD

How to make it

1. 01

   STEP 1

   Done

   Gently fry garlic and shallot in olive oil. Add half the mushrooms and all the thyme and fry briefly.

2. 02

   STEP 2

   Done

   Add the stock and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Then puree the soup until smooth with a hand blender.

3. 03

   STEP 3

   Done

   Fry the remaining mushrooms with the bacon, if using, in a dry frying pan until golden brown.

4. 04

   STEP 4

   Done

   To make a roux, melt the butter in a small pan, stir in the flour and fry for one minute without letting it colour. Stir the roux into the soup little by little until it thickens slightly.

5. 05

   STEP 5

   Done

   Stir in the cream, taste for salt and pepper and serve with parsley, fried mushrooms and, if desired, a few drops of truffle oil.