When you crave something light, delicate, and at the same time satisfying, a creamy mushroom soup is a wonderful choice. The combination of aromatic mushrooms, a delicate creamy broth, vegetables, and fresh herbs creates a special comforting flavour. Slices of aromatic Scalded bread from TM Rumianets will be the perfect complement to this dish.

Ingredients

For the soup:

• Button mushrooms: 300 g
• Potatoes: 3 pcs
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Double cream (or single cream): 200 ml
• Butter: 30 g
• Flour: 1 tbsp
• Water or vegetable stock: 1.5 l
• Garlic: 2 cloves
• Fresh dill: to taste
• Salt and black pepper: to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying

For serving:

• «Scalded bread» bread from TM Rumianets: 2 to 5 slices

Method

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. In a saucepan, bring the water or vegetable stock to the boil, add the potatoes, and cook until half done.
2. Dice the onion finely and grate the carrot. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan and sauté the vegetables until soft.
3. Slice the button mushrooms and fry them separately in the butter until golden brown. Add the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to taste.
4. Transfer the cooked mushrooms and the fried vegetables into the saucepan with the potatoes. Simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Whisk the cream with the flour until smooth, then gradually pour the mixture into the soup while stirring continuously. Bring to the boil and simmer over low heat for another 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the finely chopped dill at the end, taste, and adjust the salt and pepper if necessary. Remove the soup from the heat and let it stand for a few minutes.

Serving

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh dill. Serve hot alongside slices of Zavarnyi bread from TM Rumianets. If desired, the bread can be lightly toasted in a dry frying pan.

Enjoy your meal! ❤️