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Old Viennese Potato Soup with Porcini Mushrooms
A hearty and flavorful potato soup from Vienna, enriched with the earthy depth of porcini mushrooms and a touch of cream. This soup is a comforting classic, perfect as a starter or a light main course.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Dried porcini mushrooms
- 200 g Potatoes(medium-sized, peeled and cubed)
- 100 g Soup vegetables (carrot, yellow turnip, celery root, parsley root)(peeled and chopped)
- 1 medium Onion(peeled and chopped)
- 1 clove Garlic(minced)
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Marjoram(dried)
- 1 pinch Caraway seeds(ground)
- Salt(to taste)
- Pepper(to taste)
- 1 heaped tbsp Flour
- 1 l Vegetable soup (cold)(about 4 cups)
- 125 ml Whipping cream(about ½ cup)
- 1 tbsp Parsley(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Place the dried porcini mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with lukewarm water. Let them soak for approximately 30 minutes. Drain, reserving the soaking liquid, and cut the mushrooms into small pieces.
💡 Tip: Ensure the mushrooms are fully submerged in water. - 2
Peel and chop the potatoes, soup vegetables, garlic, and onion.
💡 Tip: Uniformly sized pieces will ensure even cooking. - 3
In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and soup vegetables and sauté until softened.
- 4
Add the chopped potatoes to the pan and season with marjoram, ground caraway seeds, salt, and pepper. Dust with flour and stir well to combine.
💡 Tip: The flour will help to thicken the soup. - 5
Pour in the cold vegetable soup and the reserved mushroom soaking liquid. Add the chopped porcini mushrooms and the whipping cream. Stir well.
💡 Tip: Using cold soup helps prevent lumps when adding flour. - 6
Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for approximately 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
💡 Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. - 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
💡 Tip: Serve hot.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a smoother soup, you can blend a portion or all of it with an immersion blender before serving.
- ✓If you don't have porcini mushrooms, other dried wild mushrooms can be used.
- ✓The soup can be made ahead of time and reheated gently.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a tablespoon of sour cream to each bowl for extra richness.
- Include a small amount of crispy bacon bits as a garnish.
- A dash of nutmeg can add a subtle warmth.