Description
This hearty and flavorful Russian Mushroom and Potato Soup is a comforting classic. Loaded with tender vegetables, sautéed mushrooms, and a creamy broth, it’s perfect for cold days and cozy meals.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 leeks, chopped
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 sprig fresh dill weed, for garnish
Instructions
1. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and carrots, and sauté for 5 minutes.
2. Pour in chicken broth and season with dried dill, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
3. Add diced potatoes, cover the pot, and cook for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
4. In a separate skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes until lightly browned.
5. Stir the sautéed mushrooms into the soup pot.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the half-and-half and flour until smooth. Stir this mixture into the soup to thicken it.
7. Simmer gently for a few minutes until the soup thickens. Do not boil.
8. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a sprig of fresh dill. Serve warm.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth if available.
Feel free to substitute different mushroom varieties such as cremini or shiitake for a more robust taste.
To make the soup vegetarian, use vegetable broth and olive oil instead of butter.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
Dried dill or parsley can be used if fresh dill is not available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg