Friday, January 7, 2011

French Fridays with Dorie, Week 15: Paris Mushroom Soup





The snow is falling in Columbus, Ohio, and the winter weather is calling for a hearty soup.  The button mushrooms combined with garlic, onions, butter, rosemary and parsley exude an earthy flavor so rich and filling, yet deceptively light! 


Composed 90% of water, mushrooms are very low in calories, yet are a great way to develop a meaty, rich flavor.  A source of B vitamins, selenium, and potassium, mushrooms are among the few plant sources of vitamin D. 


I served the Paris Mushroom Soup topped with a dollop of crème fraîche, minced parsley & chives along with a hearty, crusty bread.  I can't think of a better winter evening meal or a way to welcome January!


Translation:  paris soupe aux champignons
Listen to the pronunciation.  

Other interesting mushroom soup recipes...
Wild Mushroom Soup with Sherry & Thyme from Fine Cooking
Zingerman's Mushroom & Barley Soup from Epicurious
Barefoot Contessa's Cream of Mushroom Soup from Food Network
Creamy Mushroom Soup with Tarragon from Cooking Light

Next week:  gnocchi à la parisienne & catching up with weeks 13 & 14, fingers crossed!

3 comments:

  1. That soup looks perfect for the weather you're having! Beautiful! :)

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  2. Thanks so much! The snow is still coming down & looking forward to a little more of the soup today.

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  3. Cool picture! Pun intended!! :)

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