Mushroom Potato Soup
A light soup simmered with shiitake mushrooms, potatoes, and ginger slices, known for aiding digestion and providing a satisfying, filling quality.
Ingredients
Shiitake mushrooms (stems trimmed, soaked in warm water until soft, then cut into small pieces; reserve the soaking water)
Potatoes (washed, peeled, and cut into chunks)
Ginger slices
Water
to taste
Salt
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Trim the stems off the shiitake mushrooms and soak them in warm water until soft. Remove them and cut into small pieces. Reserve the mushroom soaking liquid.
2
Step 2
Wash the potatoes, peel them, and cut them into chunks.
3
Step 3
Add an appropriate amount of water to a pot and bring it to a simmer. Add the potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, and ginger slices, then pour in the reserved mushroom soaking liquid. Bring the soup to a boil.
4
Step 4
Season with salt to taste. Once the potatoes are tender, remove from heat and serve.
