July 26, 2016

The spices and sour cream turn this simple soup into something special. Serves 6

Ingredients

4 Tbsp butter
2 cups chopped onion
500g mushrooms, sliced
2 tsp dried dill
1 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp soy sauce
2 cups vegetable (or chicken) stock
1 cup cream
2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup sour cream

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onions in the butter for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the mushrooms and saute for 5 more minutes.
  3. Stir in the dill, paprika, soy sauce and stock. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Pour the cream into the soup and stir well to blend. Cover and simmer without boiling for 15 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice, parsley and sour cream. All ow to heat through over low heat, about 3-5 minutes. Do not boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.