RUSSIAN MUSHROOM AND POTATO SOUP

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I make this soup every Halloween and is the 'signal' to the family that the cool weather has arrived. I've been making it for 15 years now and out of all the soups I make, it is still everyone's favorite. Enjoy!

Provided by DTERESA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 leeks, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced
6 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
2 teaspoons salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup half-and-half
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 sprig fresh dill weed, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Mix in leeks and carrots, and cook 5 minutes. Pour in broth. Season with dill, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Mix in potatoes, cover, and cook 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender but firm. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  • Melt the remaining butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the mushrooms 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Stir into the soup.
  • In a small bowl, mix the half-and-half and flour until smooth. Stir into the soup to thicken. Garnish each bowl of soup with fresh dill to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 928.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very creamy. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone, even if you're not a fan of mushrooms.


Shahzadkhan Sajid
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I love that it's made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Clayton Turner
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the rich, creamy flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again for future parties.


Herdil Aziz
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that it can be made with simple, everyday ingredients. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Mason Fiaher
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very creamy. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone, even if you're not a fan of mushrooms.


noralee rosas
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it's made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tyson Omondi Otieno
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! I used a mix of white and brown mushrooms, and I added some chopped carrots and celery. It was so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Tiktok 411
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and satisfying. I love the combination of mushrooms and potatoes. It's also a very hearty soup, so it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Kalsoom Jan
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the rich, creamy flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again for future parties.


Mugoya Lydia
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that it can be made with simple, everyday ingredients. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


A R
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very creamy. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone, even if you're not a fan of mushrooms.


Jhomor aktar Jhonor aktar
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I love that it's made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


KYLIE Zellmann
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the rich, creamy flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again for future parties.


Kagoda Ivan
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that it can be made with simple, everyday ingredients. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Allison
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very creamy. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone, even if you're not a fan of mushrooms.


Deanna Pearson
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it's made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tracy T
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! I used a mix of white and brown mushrooms, and I added some chopped carrots and celery. It was so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Arokmalith Nyanpanyang
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and satisfying. I love the combination of mushrooms and potatoes. It's also a very hearty soup, so it's perfect for a cold winter day.