1. |
Soak the dried mushrooms in 2 cups warm water for 30 minutes. Save the liquid, and rinse the mushrooms several times. Chop them. |
2. |
Chop the onion, leek, carrot and fresh mushrooms. Sauté in butter with the dried chopped mushrooms. |
3. |
Add the remaining water and the chopped tomatoes. Also add the mushroom water, after straining it through a coffee filter. |
4. |
Add a bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste. Bring soup to a boil, and then let it simmer till carrots are soft. |
5. |
Stir in the milk. Serve. |
6. |
Note: you can also add chopped fresh dill and parsley. |