Russian Mushroom And Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 leeks or onions, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
5 Tbsp. butter or oleo, divided
6 c. chicken broth
2 tsp. dill weed
2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 bay leaf
5 c. potatoes, diced
1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbsp. flour
1 c. half and half or cream

Preparation

Saute onions and carrots in 3 tablespoons butter.
Stir in chicken broth, seasonings and potatoes; simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Remove the bay leaf.
In skillet saute mushrooms in remaining butter 5 minutes.
Stir in flour and cream. Add to soup and bring to boil.