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
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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