My Mom's Potato Soup

Sarah Chana's Note:

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

• Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 4 large potatoes , peeled and cubed
• salt
• 2 carrots , chopped
• 1 small parsnip , peeled and chopped (optional)
• ½ 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.