RUSSIAN - WILD MUSHROOM SOUP WITH BARLEY & POTATO

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When wild mushrooms are in season it's time to make this nice simple and tasty traditional Russian chunky mushroom soup. This mushroom soup is very filling while low calorie and low fat (if you don't add too much butter or soured cream or crème fraîche when serving). Taken from...

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 wild cep (bolete) mushrooms (or substitute with 18 champignons)
4 c chicken, meat or vegetable stock or water
1/8 c dry barley
2 medium potatoes
1 medium carrot
1 medium onion
salt, to taste
spices: 1 bay leave, a pinch of dry dill seeds (optional)
fresh dill or parsley herbs, finely chopped, to garnishe
1 Tbsp (soured cream, crème fraîche) or a chunk of butter per helping (all optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Put the barley into a pot, pour some boiling water, get to boil then turn down the heat and simmer slowly.
  • 2. Clean the mushrooms with water and a sponge. Make sure there are no stuck leaves or pine needles or other things from the forest. Cut the root area of mushroom legs and you can also cut the coarse (low) part of the mushroom leg (usually required with older mushrooms).
  • 3. Cut up the mushroom into about half an inch (1.5 cm) pieces and put into the pot. Add boiling stock or water, get to boil and turn down the heat. Remove the foam with the strainer. Add the bay leave, dill seeds, salt and the drained barley and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • 4. Chop and fry the onion in a separate pan to the clear golden colour.
  • 5. Chop the potatoes and grate the carrot.
  • 6. Add the potatoes to the soup. Get to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes
  • 7. Add the carrots and onions. Get to boil and let simmer for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and adjust salt.
  • 8. Let the mushroom soup sit for couple of hours, it will enrich the flavour.
  • 9. Serve Russian wild mushroom soup with a spoon of sour cream or a knob of butter. Add some finely chopped herbs into every bowl of soup. Enjoy!

Kimberly Vaughns
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I didn't have any wild mushrooms, so I used regular button mushrooms. The soup still turned out great.


Valentine Chinonso
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I found that the soup was a bit bland. I added some salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Naeem Ayesha
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavor is incredible.


Camina Kruger
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this soup. The barley and potatoes made it hearty and filling.


Masum Masum
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This soup is a must-try for any mushroom lover.


Carol Barnes
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of wild mushrooms.


Rasheed Hashmi
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ahmed Rana
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Koser Allah-rakha
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty, filling, and flavorful. I love the addition of barley and potatoes.


Jose Angel Estevez
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I added some fresh thyme to the soup and it really enhanced the flavor. I also used a variety of mushrooms, which gave the soup a more complex flavor.


Isabella Delamarre
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This was my first time making mushroom soup, and it was a success! The soup was easy to make and had a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making it again.


Adu Abigail
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was flavorful and comforting. My family loved it.


cody monahan
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The mushrooms added a rich, earthy flavor, and the barley and potatoes made it hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.