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Russian Potato and Mushroom Soup

Warm Up with Creamy Russian Potato and Mushroom Soup

This Hearty Russian Potato and Mushroom Soup combines creamy textures with earthy flavors for the perfect warming dish, ideal for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 pounds Potatoes Any waxy potato like Yukon Gold
  • 1 pound Mushrooms Cremini or button mushrooms
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half Can substitute with heavy cream or milk
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Total of 5 tablespoons, divided
  • 1 4 cup Flour Use gluten-free flour blend if needed
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 2 medium Leeks Can substitute with shallots
  • 2 medium Carrots Can be replaced with parsnips
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill Adjust to taste if using fresh dill

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • separate skillet
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sauté the leeks and carrots in 3 tablespoons of butter for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add chicken broth, dried dill, salt, pepper, and diced potatoes to the pot. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Cook the mushrooms in a separate skillet with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until golden brown.
  4. Whisk together the half-and-half and flour, then slowly add to the soup, stirring to thicken.
  5. Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaf, and garnish with fresh dill before serving.
  6. Serve immediately with crusty bread or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a creamier soup, you can add more cream or a dollop of sour cream when serving.

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