Russian Potato Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2-3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 6 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 2 lbs)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 lb mushroom, sliced
• 1 cup cream (half and half works too)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

1. 1

   melt 3 tbs of butter in a large saucepan.

2. 2

   saute carrot, onion and celery about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   add potatoes, dill, salt, pepper and broth.

4. 4

   bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 20 mins until potatoes are tender but not mush.

5. 5

   take out about 1/4 of the veggies and mash or puree them in a blender and return it to the pot (this is optional but I think it's better).

6. 6

   stir flour into cream until smooth and add it to the pot.

7. 7

   stir in sour cream until smooth.

8. 8

   simmer until it thickens to desired consistency.

9. 9

   i serve this with fresh baked bread and salad.