Hungarian Mushroom Potato Soup

By kathleentirpak

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 medium chopped yellow onion
• 1 pound sliced mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 2 medium peeled and diced potatoes
• 2 ( 15 ounce ) cans of broth
• ( chicken or beef )
• 2 teaspoons dill
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup sherry
• 1/2 cup sour cream ( optional )

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter at medium-high, then saute the onion until transparent. Add the mushrooms and paprika and saute until almost soft. ( Add a bit more butter if needed. ) Lower heat and add the flour. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 2-3 minutes. Add potaoes, broth, dill, bay leaves, and sherry. Bring to a boil on high heat. Lower heat and partially cover. Simmer for 30-45 minutes. Remove pan from heat and add sour cream.