Soup Of The Day (Or Night)
Last week on her blog, Anna posted about mushroom velvet soup. An intriguing name for a soup. I love mushrooms, and I said I would have to make the soup sometime. Well, be careful what you say you are going to do because sometimes people call your bluff!
On Friday after work I stopped by Central Market since I figured if anyone had creme fraiche, they would. As it turns out they do, but it took me a little while to find it. You know, guys don't like to ask for directions and all (even though that's eventually just what I did!). I also never knew about Crimini mushrooms until now. Yes, I'm pretty much a food ignoramus.
The calm before the storm
The soup tasted really good. I added salt and pepper just before the simmer, and I must have added just the right amounts because it didn't need any more after that. I thought the dill was a nice contrast to the earthiness of the mushrooms. I'm curious to see what this soup might taste like with sour cream instead of creme fraiche, I think I might like that too. I will definitely make this again!
On Friday after work I stopped by Central Market since I figured if anyone had creme fraiche, they would. As it turns out they do, but it took me a little while to find it. You know, guys don't like to ask for directions and all (even though that's eventually just what I did!). I also never knew about Crimini mushrooms until now. Yes, I'm pretty much a food ignoramus.
The calm before the storm
The soup tasted really good. I added salt and pepper just before the simmer, and I must have added just the right amounts because it didn't need any more after that. I thought the dill was a nice contrast to the earthiness of the mushrooms. I'm curious to see what this soup might taste like with sour cream instead of creme fraiche, I think I might like that too. I will definitely make this again!
Labels: Food and Beverage
posted by JC at 8:41 PM
5 Comments:
Oh yay, you made the soup! It looks wonderful. I am so glad that you enjoyed it and that you broadened your culinary horizons with the creme fraiche :) Hope it was worth the struggle to get it. Central Market is the greatest place. I really wish they had stores up here. Oh, and I am sorry for the peer pressure. Won't happen again!
Sometimes I need a little peer pressure to get off my ass and do something worthwhile, so bring it on! New recipes are always good.
Now if I could just get a Trader Joe's and you could get a Central Market, we'd be in good shape.
Looks good! Did you mention to your date the other day that you COOK??? Big plus to the ladies.....
Of course all I want to say is, 'NO SOUP FOR YOU'. But it does look good and I'd so want to order.
We have Trader Joe's in NYC now, but I'd rather have Central Market--a much better shopping experience.
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