RUSSIAN MUSHROOM AND POTATO SOUP (LIGHTER VERSION)

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This is particularly great for the cooler fall months. It's a lightened up version of similar recipes, and it reduces calories from over 430 to about 275 per serving by using low-fat and low-sodium ingredients and replacing butter with olive oil for sautéing the vegetables. The original recipe states the recipe yields 12...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 Tbsp olive oil
2 small leeks, chopped (white and green parts only)
2 large carrots, sliced
6 c low-sodium chicken broth
2 tsp dried dill weed
2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 medium bay leaf
2 lb yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced (or red potatoes)
1 lb portabella mushrooms, sliced
1 c light sour cream
1/4 c all-purpose flour
8 sprig(s) fresh dill weed, for garnish (optional)
3 slice cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and carrots, and cook 5 minutes. Pour in broth. Season with dill, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Add potatoes, cover, and cook 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender but firm. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  • 2. Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and sauté the mushrooms for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Stir sautéed mushrooms into the soup.
  • 3. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and flour until smooth, and stir into the soup to thicken.
  • 4. To serve, garnish each bowl of soup with a sprig of fresh dill and crumbled bacon (if desired).

Swagg Insect
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I will definitely be making this soup again.


Hanan Zreik
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Narantsimeg Naraa
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I love the flavors in this soup. It's so hearty and satisfying.


M Starling
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and mushrooms.


Hina Mirza
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very flavorful and comforting.


Anwar Ali
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Sayra Shifa
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit.


Sarajideen Mohamed sathik
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather.


M Nasir jarh
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting.


Shifat Sarkar
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Mdcow Bola
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I added some extra vegetables to this soup, such as carrots and celery. It turned out great!


Ron Perlmann
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are very comforting.


Patricia Nix
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It was so easy to make and the soup was very flavorful.


Elijah Bhawu
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and mushrooms. It's also very affordable to make.


Sameer_ Maya
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very comforting.


luffy's Strawhat
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Emihle Sigijimi
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the potatoes and mushrooms were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.