Mushroom pie made from dried mushrooms
Description
Dried white mushrooms are considered the gold standard for making soups. To prepare mushroom soup using dried mushrooms, we will use dried white mushrooms as well, but also add some boletus and birch boletes to enhance the flavor. These mushrooms are precisely what give the soup its rich, dark color. By the way, apart from onions and potatoes, nothing else should be added to the mushroom soup. See below for the cooking recipe. Pour into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
We will need a generous handful, heaping, of mushrooms for soup for 3-4 people.
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Step 2
Wash the dried mushrooms to remove any debris, then soak them in boiling water for a couple of hours (preferably overnight).
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Step 3
Cover with a plate and wrap in a towel so that the mushrooms infuse well and the water cools down slowly.
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Step 4
Then, place the pot with water over the fire, drain the water from the mushrooms but do not discard it. Chop the mushrooms themselves quite finely.
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Step 5
Pour the water from the mushrooms into the pot for color.
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Step 6
Next, add the mushrooms to the pot. Cook until boiling. Skim off the foam to keep the soup clear. After it comes to a boil, reduce the heat.
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Step 7
Peel and cube the potatoes, and just peel the onion without cutting it. Add the potatoes and onion to the mushroom soup, increase the heat, and bring to a boil. Then simmer over medium or low heat until the potatoes are fully cooked. Overall, mushroom soup needs to be cooked for quite a long time—anywhere from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours. You can cook it even longer if you prefer a richer broth.
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Step 8
Serve the ready-made mushroom pie made from dried mushrooms with sour cream.
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Step 9
Ready. Serve with herbs.