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Russian Potato and Mushroom Soup Recipe

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons oil or butter

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 carrots, chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 12 oz (350 g) mushrooms, sliced

  • 4 medium potatoes, diced

  • 6 cups (1.5 L) vegetable or chicken broth

  • 1 bay leaf

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped

  • Optional: sour cream for serving

Instructions

  • Heat oil or butter in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.

  • Add mushrooms and cook 8 minutes, stirring, until golden and fragrant.

  • Stir in potatoes, broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

  • Season with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh dill or parsley. Simmer 5 minutes more.

  • Remove bay leaf, serve hot with sour cream and bread.

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