Earthy Chestnut and Porcini Velouté: A Classic, French Winter Soup
Porcini Velouté
50 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
8
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
Originally a sauce made from light roux and a white stock, velouté is a classic French dish adapted to soups in fine dining. Like this chestnut and porcini velouté that offers a rich, earthy, and warming appetiser. Pair it with salads and breads for a light supper, or serve as an appetiser for dinner parties and small get-togethers. It always hits the mark.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
350–400 gPorcini mushrooms
600–700 gChestnut purée
720 ml (3 cups)Veg broth
2 tbspButter
1 tbspOlive oil
½ Onion
to tasteSalt & pepper
12–15 Toasted hazelnuts, for garnish
Plate it up!
Plate it up!
Plating Instructions
Plating Instructions

Serve the velouté in individual soup bowls or ceramic cups, with fresh croutons on the side.
Pairing Instructions
Pairing Instructions

Pair the soup with toasted bread and crostinis for a fulfilling appetiser.
Garnishing Instructions
Garnishing Instructions

Garnish with a sprig of thyme for a pop of colour or a drizzle of cream for a richer finish.



