Bramborová Polévka (Czech. Potato Soup)

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Bramborová Polévka (Czech. Potato Soup)

 

2 pounds boiling potatoes, about 4 medium-sized

6 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 cup chopped celery

1/4 cup diced parsnips, 1/2 inch dice

1 cup finely chopped onions

1 cup diced carrots, 1/2 inch dice

2 tablespoons flour

1 quart broth

1/4 teaspoon marjoram

1/2 teaspoon salt

freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup chopped mushrooms, fresh or dried, dried mushrooms should be soaked and

drained

 

Cook the unpeeled potatoes for 6 to 8 minutes in boiling water to cover, then

peel and dice them in 1/2 inch chunks. Melt butter in a heavy 4 quart saucepan

or a soup kettle over medium heat. Add the potatoes, celery, parsnips, onions

and carrots. Let the vegetables cook, uncovered, in the butter, stirring them

occassionally, for about 10 minutes, or until they are lightly browned. Sprinkle

the flour evenly over the vegetables, then stir them until they are all well

coated with flour.

Add the stock, marjoram, salt, a few grindings of black pepper and mushrooms.

Bring the soup to a boil on high heat, stirring almost constantly. Reduce the

heat to very low and partially cover the pot. Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until

the potatoes are tender. Taste for seasoning.

Serves 4 to 6.

 

 

 

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