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Russian Potato and Mushroom Leek Soup

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1 pound fresh mushrooms sliced (see note)
  • 2 2 leeks cleaned, trimmed, and chopped
  • 2 2 large carrots peeled and small diced (about 1 cup)
  • 6 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 1 ½ 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1 bay leaf
  • 2 2 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and small diced (about 5-6 cups)
  • 1 1 cup milk preferably not skim
  • ¼ ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: Crumbled bacon, fresh dill, shredded cheese

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the mushrooms and cook until tender and golden, 4-5 minutes. Remove to a plate (keeping as much liquid/oil in the pot as possible).
  3. Add the leeks and carrots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 5-6 minutes.
  4. Add the broth, dill, salt, pepper and bay leaf.
  5. Stir in potatoes; the liquid will just barely cover the potatoes, most likely. If it doesn't, add enough extra broth to just cover the potatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook until the potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes (depending on how large or small you chopped them).
  6. Optional step: for a slightly thicker soup, right now, take out the bay leaf, grab a potato masher, and lightly mash the potatoes right in the pot until desired consistency before proceeding.
  7. Stir the mushrooms back into the soup.
  8. Whisk or blend tog ether the milk, sour cream and flour (I prefer to use a blender for an ultra-lump free mixture).
  9. Quickly stir the milk mixture into the soup, and heat until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  10. Serve with crumbled bacon or fresh dill, if desired.

Notes

  • Mushrooms: I prefer portabella or baby bella mushrooms for a richer flavor, but white button mushrooms can be used, too.
  • Leeks: also, as noted in the post above, you could probably sub in another type of chopped onion for the leek, but I highly encourage the use of leeks if at all possible (because, yum). See the post for a quick tutorial on trimming, cutting and washing leeks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 725mg (30%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 725mg 30%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.