Kulajda (Czech White Soup With Mushrooms, Potatoes

Name: Kulajda (Czech White Soup With Mushrooms, Potatoes And Dill)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cups Dried Mushrooms, Preferably A Mix Of Forest Mushrooms; 1 Onion, Peeled, Cut In Half; 2 leaves Bay Leaf; 5 whole Black Peppercorns; 5 whole Allspice Berries; 1/4 teaspoons Cumin; 2 stalks Lovage; Salt To Taste; 2 liters Water; 4 Tablespoons Flour; 500 milliliters Sour Cream; 4 Large Potatoes, Peeled, Cut Into Small Cubes; 2 Tablespoons Vinegar; 5 Eggs; Fresh Dill, To Serve

Servings: persons

1/3 cups Dried Mushrooms, Preferably A Mix Of Forest Mushrooms
1 Onion, Peeled, Cut In Half
2 leaves Bay Leaf
5 whole Black Peppercorns
5 whole Allspice Berries
1/4 teaspoons Cumin
2 stalks Lovage
Salt To Taste
2 liters Water
4 Tablespoons Flour
500 milliliters Sour Cream
4 Large Potatoes, Peeled, Cut Into Small Cubes
2 Tablespoons Vinegar
5 Eggs
Fresh Dill, To Serve

1
Put dried mushrooms in a saucepan with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes until soft. When done, take out the mushrooms and rinse well with cold water.
2
Put mushrooms, halved onion, bay leaves, black pepper, allspice, cumin, lovage, salt and water into pot. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix flour, sour cream and a little bit of cold water. Pour mixture through a sieve into the soup. Whisk and bring to a boil again. Add potatoes and cook for another 10 minutes until soft.
3
Flavor the soup with vinegar, more salt to taste, and eggs. You can either poach the eggs in the soup (crack the egg into a cup and gently slide into the soup) or simply add beaten eggs into the soup, whisking them in with a fork.
4
Add dill soup just before serving so the flavor remains strong and fresh. Serve!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cups Dried Mushrooms, Preferably A Mix Of Forest Mushrooms, 1 Onion, Peeled, Cut In Half, 2 leaves Bay Leaf, 5 whole Black Peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Kulajda (Czech White Soup With Mushrooms, Potatoes And Dill) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kulajda (Czech White Soup With Mushrooms, Potatoes And Dill)

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