There is no denying that the holidays are a time of tradition, family meetings, but also unique flavors. What is my recipe for putting a smile on guests’ faces during a family Christmas gathering? I have been preparing mushroom soup for years using a recipe that my beloved grandmother gave me many years ago.
Effect? Every holiday season, everyone asks for extra helpings! Today I decided to share with you this proven recipe that will surely win the hearts of your family.
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How to prepare mushroom soup straight from grandma’s recipe? We give you a hint!
This old Polish recipe has been passed down from generation to generation in my family, and today I decided to share it with you! Just a few ingredients are enough for you to charm your guests with this unique dish, just like I do every year. What will you need?
Ingredients:
- 500 g dried mushrooms (porcini mushrooms, bay boletes)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 parsley, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 liters of water
- 2 tablespoons of rapeseed oil
- 3 allspice
- 5 junipers
- 5 peppercorns
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cream for serving
How to prepare traditional mushroom soup from a family recipe? It’s really simple!
Soak the dried mushrooms in warm water for about 2 hours. Fry the onion in oil in a pot until it softens. Add carrots, parsley and potatoes. Fry for a few minutes. Add the drained mushrooms to the pot and cover with water. Then add allspice, junipers, peppercorns, salt and pepper to taste. Cook over low heat for about 1.5 – 2 hours until the ingredients soften and the aroma of the soup fills the kitchen. Remove herbs and spices before serving. Serve the soup hot, decorated with cream.
Christmas Eve mushroom soup from grandma’s recipe. Get to know the biggest rival of borscht with dumplings (illustrative photo) Sofia Alarcon / iStock
This mushroom soup is not only a classic dish that we all know very well, but also a piece of family history that I like to share with my loved ones during Christmas gatherings. I hope it brings you as much joy as it has brought to my family over the years. Enjoy your meal!
Source: Gazeta
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