Russian Mushroom and Potato Soup
This is a family favorite soup. It is good for cold weather.
It uses fresh vegetables and cream to make a thick meal.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 6, 2026Share
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Description
This is a family favorite soup. It is good for cold weather.
It uses fresh vegetables and cream to make a thick meal.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 13
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 leeks, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced
6 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
2 teaspoons salt
0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup half-and-half
0.25 cup all-purpose flour
1 sprig fresh dill weed, for garnish
Instructions
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Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth. Stir in the dried dill, salt, pepper, and the bay leaf. Add the potatoes. Put a lid on the pot and cook for 20 minutes until the potatoes are soft. Take out the bay leaf and throw it away.
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Put the rest of the butter in a pan over medium heat. Cook the mushrooms for 5 minutes until they are brown. Stir the mushrooms into the soup.
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Mix the half-and-half and flour in a small bowl until there are no lumps. Stir this mixture into the soup to make it thick. Put a sprig of fresh dill on each bowl before you serve it.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 167 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 8g
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Saturated Fat 5g
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Cholesterol 23mg
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Sodium 928mg
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Total Carbohydrate 21g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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