Mushroom-Caraway Soup

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon caraway seeds 
• 3 medium carrots quartered cut into 1-inch pieces
• 0.3 cup creme fraeche sour
• 10 ounces cremini white thinly sliced
• 4 servings kosher salt and pepper freshly ground
• 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
• 4 slices pumpernickel bread 
• 1 small onion diced red finely
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 
• 2 tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Add the caraway seeds and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until they begin to wilt, about 5 minutes.
4. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Add the carrots and broth, cover and bring to a simmer. Uncover and cook until the carrots are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Meanwhile, combine the onion, vinegar and a pinch of salt in a bowl and let marinate while the soup simmers. Toast the bread.
7. Divide the soup among bowls and top with sour cream and the marinated onion.
8. Serve with the toast.
9. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos