My Mom's Potato Soup

Submitted by Sarah Chana

"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: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• 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.

Reviews

[pavut]

Good soup, I made it according to the recipe with all the optional ingredients. I used also one vegetable bouillon cube. This soup fits Finnish tastes and common ingredients well.