My Mom's Potato Soup

My mom, the Galicianer, makes a mean potato soup that every eastern European native (or wannabe) will love. Easy, hearty, nourishes the soul.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  large potatoes, peeled and cubed
•  salt
• 2  carrots, chopped
• 1  small parsnip, peeled and chopped (optional)
• 1⁄2 lb mushroom, chopped (optional)
•  fresh parsley, to taste
•  fresh dill, to taste
• 1  garlic clove, minced (to taste)
• 1  large onion, diced
• 1  tablespoon flour

Directions

1. Put potatoes in a soup pot and add water to cover, plus another few inches. Salt and bring to a boil.
2. Once boiling, add the carrots, optional parsnips and s, parsley, dill, garlic.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 1 hour.
4. While soup is boiling, saute the onion in oil in a skillet. When the onions are golden, add flour to make a roux. Thin with a little bit of water. Bring to a boil to thicken and then add to the soup.
5. Simmer a few more minutes and season to taste.