Bramborova Polevka (Czech Potato and Mushroom Soup)
A thick, earthy soup of potato, root vegetables and dried porcini with caraway and marjoram. Simple and filling.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.95 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 216kcal
- 32.7gcarbs
- 8gof which sugars
- 7.7gfat
- 2.2gsaturates
- 4.9gprotein
- 6.8gfibre
- 0.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak the dried porcini in the boiling water for 15 minutes. Lift out, chop finely and keep the soaking liquid, leaving the grit behind in the bowl.
15 min - 2
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion, carrot and parsnip for 8 minutes until softening. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until they turn golden.
13 min - 3
Add the potatoes, chopped porcini, soaking liquid, water, caraway, marjoram and bay.
- 4
Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are completely soft.
20 min - 5
Crush some of the potato against the side of the pan to thicken the soup, leaving plenty of small chunks. Remove the bay leaves and season well with salt, black pepper and the lemon juice.
- 6
Serve in warm bowls with the parsley scattered over.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
